by mistyriver | Aug 22, 2023 | Financial Articles
One survey found that 35% of couples attribute stress in their relationship to financial issues. This could explain why some experts say financial problems are one of the top reasons marriages fail.1,2 Fortunately, when couples work together to address their finances,...
by mistyriver | Aug 15, 2023 | Financial Articles
Most Americans know the fundamentals of good health: exercise, proper diet, sufficient sleep, regular check-ups, and no smoking or excessive alcohol. Yet, despite this knowledge, changing existing behaviors can be difficult. Look no further than the New Year...
by mistyriver | Aug 8, 2023 | Financial Articles
Some people approach buying a car like they approach marriage, “’til death do us part.” Others prefer to keep their options open, trading in every few years for the latest make and model, the most cutting-edge technology, or the highest horsepower....
by mistyriver | Aug 1, 2023 | Financial Articles
Many Americans, through circumstances beyond their control, find themselves needing to retire earlier than anticipated. Whatever the circumstances, it’s difficult not to feel wrong footed and hurried by the situation. However, it’s important to get yourself back on...
by mistyriver | Jul 25, 2023 | Financial Articles
Understanding the ways credit and debt work for and against you are some of the first steps toward understanding personal finance. While it’s not useful to be scared of credit and debt and avoid it entirely, there are some things to look out for. Debt Debt is like any...