Rising Home Costs: A Guide for Homeowners and Renters
From insurance hikes to rising rents, housing costs are climbing. These simple, proactive steps can help both renters and homeowners take control of their monthly budgets.
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New Year, New Home? Exploring Adjustable-Rate Mortgages
With mortgage rates still high, many buyers are exploring alternatives to ease their entry into homeownership. Adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) offer short-term flexibility and lower initial payments—but they come with trade-offs.
Making Cents: How to Choose the Right Budgeting Tool
With Mint shutting down, now’s the perfect time to explore budgeting tools that fit your life. Use these tips to choose a secure, affordable, and easy-to-use option.
7 Tips to Model Healthy Money Management
The way you manage money is a powerful teaching tool. These seven simple tips help you model healthy financial habits your kids can carry into adulthood.
Financial Literacy for Kids
Money lessons don’t have to be complicated. Use these fun, practical ways to start teaching financial literacy early and empower your kids for the future.
Demystifying Retirement Accounts
Not sure which retirement account is right for you? Whether you’re choosing between a 401(k), Roth IRA, or SEP IRA, understanding how each works—and how they’re taxed—can help you make smarter financial moves for your future.
What are the Different Kinds of Investment Strategies?
Even in strong markets, investing can feel overwhelming. Understanding your risk tolerance and time frame can help you choose a strategy that fits your goals. From dollar-cost averaging to value and growth investing, this quick guide breaks down the basics so you can invest with more confidence.
Do Parent Assets Impact Student Loans?
College is expensive—but accessing financial aid doesn’t have to be complicated. Whether your child is heading to college this year or still a few years away, here are easy, expert-backed ways to improve your chances of receiving scholarships, grants, and low-interest student loans.
Business Member Spotlight
With two decades of experience in accounting – most of it spent serving cannabis businesses and commercial property owners – Charlene Raikany knows numbers, but more importantly, she knows people.
Your Easy Guide to Retirement Accounts
Retirement planning doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Learn how 401(k)s and IRAs work—and how Choice Map makes it easy to build a plan that fits your life.