Financial Security

In 2018, 14.4 million Americans fell victim to identity theft crimes, totaling $1.7 billion in out-of-pocket costs. While most states and credit card companies limit the amount you have to pay when someone steals your identity, your overall cost depends on when you catch the thief and what it will take to correct it.  For some people, identity theft can…

20 years ago, Dr. Thia and her husband experienced identity theft. Here’s what happened and how they handled the situation moving forward.

In these challenging moments, the true test is how we react. Learn more about the power of positive psychology and our new course: Tenacity For Tough Times.

Does making a budget really work for everyone? Read why Lea doesn’t think strict budgeting to the dollar may not be all it’s cracked up to be.

If you haven’t heard of the Coronavirus going around called COVID-19 and the down market that is happening, my guess is you’ve been living under a rock. Both the fluctuations in the market and the risk of getting ill—potentially very ill—can stir up a lot of emotions.  So, we wanted to give you a little positivity and issue some reminders…

In our courses Richer Retirement and MPowered Couple, we work to consolidate the information you need to know into one place. However, there are some extremely reliable resources that you should use regularly to help keep you on the path toward a stronger financial future.  How To Check Your Credit Report Every Year: Annual Credit Report Check Federal law guarantees…

Many Americans struggle with managing money and are stressed trying to make ends meet. According to Bankrate, nearly 60% of Americans couldn’t afford common unexpected expenses in 2017. And unfortunately, it’s not about if unexpected expenses will pop up in the future—it’s about when, Bankrate says.  So to set yourself up toward the path of financial success, we’ve outlined a…

Every year, millions of individuals set personal and professional goals for their New Year’s resolution. Unfortunately, most people have a hard time sticking to their resolutions, maybe because they’re too big, too hard to accomplish, or ultimately because there’s not a good enough reason to continue on. How to set financial goals The first thing you have to do in…

I often run across people who say they want financial freedom. The truth is, that goal is set by people who don’t have a well-rounded picture of financial freedom and what it truly means. In my opinion, financial freedom is pretty much unattainable. Financial security, on the other hand, is a stage that can be reached by anyone with a…