by Miranda | Investing, Investing 101
When the talk turns to investing, many people shut down. “I can’t invest, I don’t have enough money,” is a common refrain. The good news is that you don’t need a large chunk of capital to start investing. Thanks to today’s...
by Miranda | Financial Planning
This is a sponsored post that contains affiliate links. Many of us get so caught up in the now that we forget about the importance of preparing for the future. Unfortunately, according to a survey from John Hancock, many of us don’t feel ready for their...
by Miranda | Couple Finance, Family Finance, Finance
Money is one of those subjects that prompts strong emotions in many people. As a result, discussing money with your partner can be a daunting task. Even sitting down and touching base can feel stressful to some couples — even when there isn’t something in particular...
by Miranda | Getting Started, Investing
One of the problems that many people run into when it comes to investing is analysis paralysis. Investing is one of those things that seems to come with a lot of information and baggage, and it’s difficult to feel confident in the decisions that you make. Many...
by Miranda | Finance, Retirement
When many of us think of retirement, our thoughts zoom to some sort of lazy day. We might be sitting on the front porch, watching the grandkids play, or we might be sipping a cold drink on a beach somewhere. However, the reality is that a “traditional”...
by Miranda | Career, Credit and Debt, Finance
One of the rising trends in employment is the reality that you might need to agree to a credit check as part of your employee background check. If you are out on the job hunt, here is what you need to know about credit checks and your employer: Bad Credit can be a Red...