PT’s note: When I started my first big career job (nine months with KPMG out of Shreveport, LA) I never invested with the 401K! I didn’t even get the match! It wasn’t until I was 23 (at my second major employer) that I pulled the trigger and started investing and getting the employer match […]
About Ashley Chorpenning
Ashley Chorpenning is a millennial money expert, freelance writer, and marketing strategist. Her work can be seen at Quicken Loans blog, Bigger Pockets, AAA Insights, Credit Karma, and more.
5 Tax Breaks for First Time Homebuyers
Ready to jump into homeownership? Is owning a home a financial milestone that you have been dreaming about your entire life? Many people dream of becoming homeowners. They dream their entire lives of getting the keys to their first home. But it can be overwhelming trying to figure out how to handle all the costs […]
How to Avoid Going Broke in Retirement
When I pictured retirement, I envisioned myself on a beach somewhere. After acquiring my first finance job, I had a harsh wake-up call. Looking at retirement accounts all day made me realize, I needed to start planning now if I was going to end up on a beach. Retirement was closer than I thought. Unfortunately, too many of […]
Best Online Deal Sites to Help You Maximize Your Savings
The other day I was watching the show Extreme Couponing on TLC. I was amazed at the time and commitment these individuals had for their craft. With the chaotic schedules most of us live, how is it possible to devote that much time and energy into saving money? Isn’t there an easier way other than […]
Kavout Review: An Innovative AI Investing Platform
We recently wrapped up another FinCon and the second annual FinTech Startup Competition. The competition is the first ever early-stage business competition dedicated to technology products and solutions for the consumer-facing personal finance and investing verticals. The competition was presented in partnership with SoFi, who chose this year’s winner, Kavout, to participate in their Entrepreneur Program. Today’s post […]
