
The decision for married couples to have joint accounts or separate bank accounts impacts their financial and marital success.

My observations and recent studies show travel is a way of life for Millennials and Gen-Zs.

Don’t feel bad about paying rent until you are ready to buy a home.

The Tax Cut and Jobs Act of 2018 eliminated many of the tax benefits of homeownership.

The longer you delay saving for retirement the greater the impact on your future net worth.

The convenience of using a credit card and debit card are great. Tracking your spending is also easier by using a credit and/or debit card. However, the key is to know when to use which one and my system makes answering this question very easy.

Open communication regarding your finances will reduce the financial stress in your relationships.

Recurring expenses are also referred to as fixed expenses. I prefer recurring vs. fixed as you do have some control on ‘fixed’ amount you will pay each month.

Discretionary expenses are items such as; groceries, dining out, entertainment, gas, Uber, and other expenses that you did not fund as a fixed expense.

When purchasing an item by credit card, If you don’t know how your are going to pay for the item you when the payment is due, then you can’t afford it!