The Open Road Blog
Navigating the financial road ahead might be a little too much adventure for some. These articles will get you pointed in the right direction.
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College applicants are often faced with apprehension and, to some degree, fear about getting into the college of their choice. Often, attending the right college or university can make the difference between average earnings and great career prospects in the future....
Getting Smart With Student Loans: How To Manage College Debt
You graduated college, got your first job, and found a place to live. However, the bliss you expected to feel after college is overtaken by the mounting college bills. Sound familiar? It’s a reality faced by Millenials, Generation Y, and any recent college graduate as soaring college costs put a financial burden on recent graduates. How to get smart about student loans so you can manage your college debt.
10 Proven Ways To Make Student Loan Repayment A Breeze
As college costs continue to rise, many college graduates have student loan debt. While the amount may be overwhelming considering the pay for an entry level job, students have more repayment options than other borrowers. There are ten proven ways to make student loan repayment a breeze.
5 Home Buying Mistakes That Will Cost You Financially
Housing inventory is low, so it’s a seller’s market. Buyers have fewer houses to choose from, so it’s important to avoid these five home buying mistakes that could cost you financially.
6 Questions About 529 Plans
If you’re saving for your child’s higher education, you probably have a lot of questions besides “When did college get so incredibly expensive?” One popular savings tool that might puzzle you the most is the 529 Plan.
A Complete Financial Checklist To Moving
Are you moving to a new neighborhood or city for a job, family, or a new adventure? There’s so much to consider including schools, neighborhoods, and cost of living. Each decision affects your finances. Here’s a complete financial checklist to moving.
If You’re Moving to Kansas City, Here’s What You Need To Know
Relocating to Kansas City for a new job or new adventure? You won’t be disappointed. The city continues to earn national recognition for its cost of living, food, and world class attractions. If you’re moving to Kansas City, here’s what you need to know.
Smart Home Buying Strategies That Won’t Make You House Poor
Searching for a home is exciting and nerve-racking all at the same time. Especially since housing inventory is low giving buyers fewer options at higher prices. You can’t control the real estate market, but you can control your budget. The smart home buying strategies you should follow so that you won’t go broke.
How To Financially Start Over After Divorce
When you search divorce, you find the latest A-lister headed to a divorce attorney. From Chris Rock to Angelina Jolie, we’re fascinated by divorce. For most Americans, we don’t have the deep pockets of Hollywood stars. They make divorce look easy! How do you manage when you’re not Chris Rock and you have to financially start over from nothing?
5 Money Talks Proven To Help A Second Marriage
Most couples have a hard time talking about money. Yet, it’s one of the most important conversations you can have. Especially if you’re heading into a second marriage. Life is more complicated the second time down the aisle. The 5 money talks proven to help a second marriage.
Other Contributions
- How will Wall Street react if the government shuts down — and is your 401(k) safe? | NBC News
- 9 New Year’s resolutions for the nearly retired | Market Watch
- 5 Financial New Year’s Resolutions To Make This Year | Geico More
- Why HSAs Are Surging in Popularity | Financial Planning Magazine
- Here’s How to Handle Your Retirement Withdrawals | CNBC
- How to Protect Your Family Members — or Yourself — from Elder Abuse | Market Watch
- Ten Ways to Get a Good Return on Your Cash (Stocks Not Included) | Bloomberg
- Best Financial Advice for 2017: Experts’ Top 15 Money Tips for the New Year | Financial Planning Association of Silicon Valley
- Top 5 Financial Tips For The 2017 New Year | University Herald
- The top 10 not-so-common financial tips for the New Year | Kansas City Star
- 10 Retirement Resolutions for Retirees | US News
