Why Is Your Credit Score Important?
Having a credit score is an important factor in a financially stable life. Even if you are young, knowing the why’s and how’s of credit scores can set you up one a good path. Eric Nelson is a principal broker and finance expert who specializes…
How to Stick to Your Savings Goals
Saving money can be a difficult subject. It can be stressful to think about all of the different things in your life that you have to save money for. Sacrificing in the short term never feels good in the moment, but saving for your future…
How to Make Your First Budget
Getting good with money is a challenge for many of us. Creating and sticking to a budget can be somewhat of a mystery, especially if you have never made a budget before. However, making a budget – no matter how much you earn – can…
America’s Affordable Housing Problem
In order for housing to be considered ‘affordable’, it should take up 30% or less of a household’s total income. An increasingly disturbing amount of Americans have no choice but to pay more than that in housing expenses. Many people have to spend more than…
How Mental Health Effects Your Finances
Mental health has been at the forefront of public discussions in the past few years. One thing that isn’t talked about as much is how mental health problems can have a negative effect on someone’s finances. Eric Nelson, finance expert and mental health advocate, shares…
3 Techniques to Save Money in College
College is one of the biggest financial decisions you may make in your lifetime. So, make it easier on yourself by budgeting accordingly during your college years. Sure, you want to make memories to last a lifetime but not ones that will financially impact you…
3 Savings Tips for Budget Conscious Consumers
Saving money is hard. Really hard. Depending on your unique situation, saving money can feel impossible. With some strategies in place, saving money each month doesn’t have to be so anxiety-inducing. Financial expert Eric Nelson shares his thoughts on four easy savings tips for people…
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