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Money is the second leading cause of stress amongst adults.1 If you find yourself worried about your financial wellbeing, you're not alone - and there are things you can do to make it better. Financial stress can stop even the most productive people in their tracks, causing sleepless nights, avoidance of debt and denial. While it's best to talk to your financial professional about what's on your mind, here are a few tips to start managing your stress on your own.

It’s time for the new year, a new budget and a brighter future for you and your family. 2020 accosted us in a lot of ways that may have you feeling financially unstable, but you can make 2021 the year you have victory over your financial life. Use these resolutions to create a realistic budget that will let you pay down your debts and give you the opportunity to put something away, while not forcing you to be too extreme in order to make it happen.

Student loan debt has reached $37,584 on average per borrower. This debt can be crippling for any recent graduate, but especially for a new educator. Luckily, there are a variety of loan forgiveness programs that educators can use to reduce their debt. These options include: The Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program Public Service Loan Forgiveness Perkins Loan Cancellation State-Backed forgiveness programs Learn more about each program to determine which one may work best for your unique circumstances.

As COVID-19 continues to spread throughout the globe, individuals are adjusting to new lifestyles in an effort to curb the spread. While there are many factors of this pandemic we cannot control, practicing social distancing and creating new routines to remain physically and psychologically healthy are just a few of the actions we can take. Virtually every part of our lives has been affected by the pandemic, including the economy. While we cannot control the fact that businesses are temporarily closed and the market is volatile, we can control our personal finances - adjusting spending or simply being more mindful during these unsteady times. So, how should you mange your money during this pandemic and economic uncertainty?

People often say that if you want to start saving money, stop eating out so much. With hectic schedules that can be much easier said than done. Sure, it may not seem like eating out a couple of times a week isn’t a big deal and won’t do too much damage, but the truth is, it all adds up. Luckily, there are still ways to indulge the foodie in you while still saving money. The average American household spends $3,000 a year eating out.1 With a statistic like that, seeking out ways to be cost-effective with your food is critical.

Did you know there is a world of families out there that are traveling the globe FULL TIME?! You read that right - these families don't have a brick-and-mortar home; instead, they have prioritized traveling together and seeing the world - and their home might be an RV, a van, or whatever hotel or campsite they are staying in for the night. Just try searching "Full time traveling family" and you'll be shocked at how many families are out there doing this at this very moment. Since any travel can be cost-prohibitive, most people imagine that only those with extreme wealth can afford to travel full time. However, that is not the case. So, how do they fund their trips? Here are 6 of the most common strategies that full-time traveling families use. Even if you aren't looking to take the travel leap full time, keep them in mind when debating if you have enough to save for your next vacation.