Financial Education Resource Center
7 Compelling Reasons to List Your Home During the Holidays
“Are there reasons to list your home during the holidays?” That’s a great question. The short answer is yes, there are some benefits to consider. Here are seven compelling reasons to list your home during the holidays.
How to Manage Debt Before the Holidays Hit
At Addition Financial, we know how hectic the holidays can be – and we also recognize that your wallet can take quite a hit! A lot of our members ask us how to manage debt before the holidays hit. Here’s what you need to know.
5 Best Ways to Save for Retirement in Your 30s
At 30, you may have already started a savings account towards your future, but have you started saving for retirement? If you’re wondering where and how to save for retirement, here are five of the best ways to get started.
Retirement Strategies: When Do I Start Saving for Retirement?
If you wonder when you should start saving for retirement, here are some of the best retirement strategies – and some pointers on when and how to get started.
How to Save Money for a House Down Payment While Renting
For many young people, it’s a priority to save money to buy a house, so they can stop renting. Saving isn’t easy, but here are some things you can do to help you save money for a house.
A Critical Look at How to Pay Off Credit Card Debt Fast
Stop pushing your card to the back of your wallet to avoid the thoughts of payments, start paying off credit card debt fast! With our critical look at debt you’ll be financially free in no time.
5 Steps to Managing Credit Card Debt When You're Young
When you’re young, financial independence is still new and that can make debt management very challenging. Even people who’ve been “adulting” for years struggle with it. Here are five steps to managing credit card debt when you’re young.
Do I Qualify for Student Loan Forgiveness?
At Addition Financial, we often have members ask us about student loan forgiveness, cancellation or discharge. They want to know whether they can qualify and if it’s a good idea to apply for forgiveness. It’s an important question and we’re here to help. Here’s what you need to know.
4 Benefits to Refinancing Student Loans After Graduation
If you just graduated or if you’ve been done with school for a while, you may be struggling to pay off student loans. In many cases, refinancing is a great idea. There are some exceptions, but here are four significant benefits of refinancing your student loans.
When & How to Start Contributing to a Child Savings Account
We have some thoughts about the best time to open a savings account for your child – and how much you should contribute to it. Here’s what you need to know.
What's the Average Cost of Having a Baby in 2024?
In this post, we’ll focus on the costs associated with pregnancy and preparing for your first child. We’ll also touch on some of the long-term costs.
A Financial Perspective: When is the Right Time to Have a Baby?
If you’re wondering when to have a baby, here are the financial boxes to check to figure out when it’s the right time.
5 Financial Money Problems in Marriage & What to Do About Them
It’s important to think about the ways that marriage will affect your financial picture. Money is the number one cause of disagreements between married couples. With that in mind, here are five money problems in marriage – and some advice to help you resolve them.
Try Our Personal Monthly Budget Expenses Calculator and Planner
We’ve created a personal monthly expenses calculator and planner, to help you manage your money effectively and reach your savings goals.