Tips for Managing Spending
Managing spending and keeping up with your budget can be difficult tasks, but there are ways to make it easier to manage your spending, reach your financial goals and improve your financial well-being.
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Invest Big Like Warren Buffett
With a net worth of $81 billion, Warren Buffett is the third richest person in the world behind Bill Gates and Amazon owner, Jeff Bezos. Despite his massive wealth, he can be surprisingly frugal, and anyone can implement his investment ideology, no matter their background.
Take Control of Your Finances with Free Financial Classes
While there may be a plethora of financial information available on the internet, it can be hard to know which advice to trust. That’s why, as a courtesy to you, American Financial Solutions offers “Investing in Yourself,†a free 10-chapter financial course designed to catch you up to speed on the basics of managing your money.
Are You and Your Future Spouse on the Same Page About Finances?
The most stereotypical, pre-marriage conversation that can make or break a relationship is generally about children. A conversation many couples unfortunately neglect is one regarding financial goals, which is too bad considering money can be one of the most contentious aspects of marriage. A study performed by Utah State University found couples who argued about finances at least once a week were more than 30 percent more likely to divorce.1 Their survey examined a variety of indicators to determine which aspects of marital discord were the most reliable forecaster for divorce. Of all the potential disputes analyzed–ranging from sex and quality time spent together to in-laws and household chores–disagreements about finances turned out to be the most accurate signal that divorce was a likely outcome.
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Your Five-Step Blended Retirement System Checklist to Success
The new Blended Retirement System (BRS) is coming in January 2018! If you’re feeling a little overwhelmed or unsure about the BRS, that’s okay. It’s natural. Deciding whether the BRS is right for you is a big financial one-size-does-not-fit-all decision that has big implications on your military retirement.
Dream of Retirement? You Should! But It’s Expensive.
A recent Merrill Lynch Finances in Retirement survey found that the average cost of retirement for a U.S. worker, as of March 2017, was a staggering $738,400. Another survey by Fidelity estimates that a couple who retired at 65 have, on average, $260,000 of health care costs during retirement.