personal finances

Payroll September 2, 2025 

Fewer than 1 in 5 Gen Zers (18%) say they’ve contributed to a retirement account in 2025, according to NerdWallet’s Financial Goals Midyear Check-In Report.

Payroll August 25, 2025 

Nearly 4 in 5 Americans (79%) had concerns about their current financial situation, according to an April 2025 NerdWallet survey. Here's how to handle four of the biggest money concerns.

Payroll August 5, 2025 

Knowing how to make the jump from a single-job lifestyle to a more entrepreneurial one could put you on the path to less debt, more savings, and faster wealth accumulation.

Payroll July 22, 2025 

Building wealth requires discipline to stick to your budget, resist impulsive spending and stay committed to your long-term goals. Remember, it's a marathon, not a sprint.

Payroll July 22, 2025 

An investment expert tackles the most expensive investing myths and shows what successful investors actually do instead.

Payroll July 21, 2025 

Only one-fourth (25%) of women say they’re likely to be able to achieve their version of the American dream in today’s U.S. economy, compared to 33% of men, according to Bankrate’s Financial Freedom Survey.

Payroll July 21, 2025 

Whether you’re switching budget tactics, negotiating with creditors, or building savings along the way, each goal brings you closer to financial freedom.

Payroll July 14, 2025 

Eight in 10 (83%) surveyed parents say their households are in a similar or worse financial situation than last year, and more than half (54%) expect the economy to weaken in the next six months.

Isaac M. O'Bannon

Payroll June 30, 2025 

My College Planning Team is among the few college planning companies in the U.S. that regularly hosts workshops at public high schools and libraries.  

Payroll June 26, 2025 

As high prices, tariffs and economic uncertainty reignite concerns of a recession, the majority of U.S. adults (77%) say they aren’t completely financially secure, according to Bankrate’s new Financial Freedom Survey.

Payroll June 10, 2025 

Budgeting is not only unpleasant, it's also unpopular. A new Bankrate survey shows that less than one-third (29%) of Americans reviewed their budget during a 30-day period between mid-February and mid-March.

Payroll June 6, 2025 

The report, released by SmartAsset on June 4, also revealed that families of four must earn more than $200,000 to live comfortably in nearly every state.