Erin Lowry
Trend Spotting: What Is Early Retirement?
Retirement doesn’t need to mean working until 65, diligently contributing to a 401k and then playing golf and indulging in all those vacations you put off until your twilight years. In fact, one of the newest money movements sweeping the U.S. is Financial...
How To Afford Wedding Season This Summer
KEY POINTS Shop for registries on weekends. Know when to say “no”. Save in a different account from your checking account. You open your mailbox and there it is, an oversized, cream-colored envelope with a heart stamp. It’s your fourth one of...
How To Plan A Bachelor or Bachelorette Party on a Budget
KEY POINTS Make sure to have a financial buffer. Send travel dates and predicted costs to guests early. Select a destination that minimizes travel costs. If movies and TV shows have taught us anything over the years, it’s that the bachelor and bachelorette...
What Do Your Finances Say About You? How To Get Rid of Debt Based on Your Spending Habits
KEY POINTS How you can stop avoiding your monthly debt payments. Give yourself a reality check and make a financial action plan. Decide whether you should pay off the highest interest rate loans or the smallest debts first. While clinking your champagne...
The Millennial’s Guide To Balancing Debt And Holiday Expenses
KEY POINTS How to balance being a Scrooge and a Santa this holiday season. Avoid creating additional debt when you’re booking travel arrangements or buying gifts. Plan ahead with holiday spending and you’ll be prepared to enjoy your time off....