Dec
20
2016
SoFi Blog
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Dec
19
2016
Psychologists Explain How Money Matters Affect the Mind
In her book The Art of Money, author and therapist Bari Tessler writes, “We conflate it with our identity, our sense of worth, our definitions of success and maturity.” The “it” she writes of is money— specifically the concept of “money shame”—but she could easily be writing about sex.
In fact, money may actually be a greater taboo than sex today.
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17
2016
How to Financially Prepare for Your First Child: A 9-Point Survival Guide
From the sleep deprivation to the midnight feedings, your first child will represent a major—albeit wonderful—shift in the way you live. What’s more, your beautiful addition will also represent a shift in the ways you spend and save.
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Raising a child is expensive—the USDA’s most recent report (2013) estimates the total cost from birth to age 18 at $245,340. So planning for your first child means also examining your finances and your future financial goals.
Here are nine ways to prepare financially for baby in just nine months.
Read moreDec
14
2016
4 End-of-Year Money Moves That Can Benefit Your Taxes
December is the time of year to reflect on your personal and professional goals of the past 12 months, and make resolutions. But don’t forget to look ahead financially. The actions you take in the next couple of weeks can save you a good chunk of change in 2017. Consider these four money moves before you ring in the new year.
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13
2016
25 Easy Ways to Save Money During the Holidays
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! But unfortunately it’s also the most expensive.
Between overzealous gift giving and the ho-ho-holiday happy hours, December can do a real number on your wallet. Keep your checking and savings account merry, bright, and out of the red with these 25 easy ways to save money this month.
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