Actively managing your debt is an important step, and your student debt may be one of the biggest financial obligations you have. There are many strategies that could help you manage student loans efficiently. Here is a checklist. Choose a federal loan repayment plan that fits your circumstances: The Standard Repayment Plan requires a fixed payment of at least $50 per month and is offered for terms up to 10 years. Borrowers are likely to pay less interest for this repayment p

A new car could be the most expensive purchase you make apart from housing. Before you go off with the first vehicle that catches your eye, you should think about how you plan to use and pay for the car. Here's a checklist. The basics Determine how many passengers you may carry on a regular basis. The typical new sedan seats four or five adults. Larger vans, crossovers and SUVs typically seat seven adults. Some smaller crossovers, SUVs and station wagons can seat four or five

That beautiful couple up there are my good friends Nema & Ashlynn. We are at the peak of wedding season and I just came back from a beautiful wedding in The Woodlands, TX (Not of the two pictured above). With only a week left until my first anniversary, I couldn’t help but think about the weddings I’ve attended, the stressful planning that’s involved, and the sight of the bride and groom’s eyes when they finally say “I do.” This singular, beautiful moment is a promise to love

Not long ago (9/06/2015), I made the decision to marry a school teacher. Why not? Aside from the fact that they are organized to the 10th power, are always thinking about new ways to get their kids’ attention (even during the summer), correct your grammar (mine’s an English teacher), and tell you endless stories about students, parents, co-workers & administrators (which are all entertaining), they’re all smart, funny, nurturing, caring, and personable individuals. All of the

I am excited to announce the launch of MyLife Financial. After spending my adult life trying to avoid the pitfalls of personal finance and journeying into the financial planning industry, I noticed there was a gap in access to holistic financial planning advice for the person who doesn’t fit the traditional profile of a “wealth management” client. I founded MyLife Financial to close the gap and serve a wider audience. I will be starting my venture off where my roots are from,