Category Archives: Financial Planning

Emergency Funds, Financial Planning, Retirement, Saving · February 12, 2026

Surprise Retirement Costs You Need to Plan For

By the time you get to retirement, you will have decades of experience knowing that life often throws unexpected expenses in your path. But a new study reports that most retirees aren't financially prepared for handling these unplanned expenses. According…

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Car Insurance, Car Loans, Credit & Debt, Financial Planning, Insurance, Saving · February 5, 2026

A Car Expense That Can Save You Money

If your household relies on a car, or two, to function, I think one of the smartest financial moves you can make this year is to spend money on car maintenance. The longer you can keep your car humming and…

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Budgeting, Emergency Funds, Financial Planning · January 29, 2026

My Big Pet Peeve

Most American households have a furry friend or two (or more) in the family. Around two-thirds of households report having a pet. I have no problem with that; I appreciate what joy and connection pets can provide. What I do…

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Emergency Funds, Financial Planning, Investing, Podcast, Saving · January 25, 2026

Podcast Episode – How To Stabilize Your Financial Situation

On this Suze School, Suze explains the difference between a V-shaped, U-shaped and K-shaped recovery.  She teaches us what to do if we’re on either of the K arms and what steps we can take to either stabilize or improve…

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Financial Planning, Must Have Documents · January 15, 2026

How to Make a Family Financial Fraud Plan

Older adults have become a favorite target for financial scammers. The Federal Trade Commission recently reported that adults at least 60 years old reported losing $2.4 billion to scammers in 2024. And that’s just people who knew—and took the time—…

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Financial Planning, Investing, Podcast, Portfolio Management, Retirement, Stocks/Bonds/ETFs · January 11, 2026

Podcast Episode – Suze’s Projections for 2026

On Suze School, we get Suze’s take on what may happen in the markets this year, how healthy they are, as well as a deep dive on why financial decisions aren’t based on how old you are, but on your…

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