Tweet Going to college is not just about the grades one received while in high school. It’s also about the financial needs that a student will need to cater for. Since not everyone can afford college fees, it is advisable to look for college scholarships. Some have a challenging qualification process while others are simple […]
Getting the Best Deals When Grocery Shopping!
Tweet Regular grocery shoppers will notice that prices at their local stores seem to fluctuate almost randomly. Many will look into extreme couponing sites for good deals. A box of cereal that’s on super saver special for 99 cents one week might go up to $3.95 the next, then drop to $2.50, then pop back […]
Tackling the Money Conversation with Your Significant Other
Tweet Is no surprise to most consumers that the most common cause of arguments among married couples is money and finances. In fact, it’s been found through numerous studies that disagreements over money are the leading cause of divorce. If you’re in a relationship and ready to take it to the next level (marriage, that […]
Three Small Ways to Save Big
Tweet Being financially prudent doesn’t have to be complex. Rebalancing your portfolio or maximizing the contributions of your 401(k) are invaluable moves. But not everyone has the knowledge or the knack for careful investing and budgeting. That’s why Money is the Root exists: to help those in the know and teach those who don’t know. […]
How to get around the Roth IRA Income Limits
Tweet Most financial experts will tell you that a Roth IRA is one of the best retirement vehicles you can use. It does come with a number of challenges however, including limits that prevent some people from directly funding their Roth IRA account. If your income exceeds those limits the steps below will help you. […]
What are Cash Balance Plans?
Tweet One of the most trusted and relied upon types of retirement plans is the 401(k), a plan offered by many businesses to their employees and, indeed, a retirement plan that people have been using for a long time years to fund their ‘golden years’ because of its low risk and high yield. That being […]
Financial Tips for the Single Parent
Tweet Many of the blogs that we write here on our site are aimed at families and the financial situations that go with having them. The fact is however that, for many people in the United States, their family unit consists of only one parent. If that describes your family and financial situation then you’re […]
5 Financial Blunders you Should Avoid at all Costs
Tweet No matter who you are, what you do or how intelligent you are about money and finances almost all of us will make at least a couple of financial blunders in our lives. Most of these mistakes are simply due to lack of knowledge and experience but some of them, indeed the worst of […]
Retirement Saving Tips for Married Couples
Tweet It is well known among financial experts that married couples who pool their retirement savings and coordinate their retirement plans will generally end up with a bigger retirement nest egg when the time comes to enjoy their ‘golden years’. That being said, there are many interesting vehicles for retirement that must be researched and […]
How to Save Money on College Costs
Tweet According to a recent “Trends in College Pricing” study, the average tuition for students attending a four-year public university jumped nearly 12% in the last year, an increase that doesn’t even include food, clothing and other expenses that college students face. There is good news however in that there are many ways that you […]