Should I Use My Overtime to Pay Off Debt or Build My 457(b)?
You just opened your paycheck and saw the overtime hit. The number is larger than usual, and for a moment it feels like breathing room. Then the math walks back into the room. The credit card balance is still sitting there. The truck payment still wants its cut. Maybe there’s a personal loan from a […]
I’m 35 and Have No Savings. How Should I Start as a Firefighter
If you’re 35, working as a firefighter, and still have no savings, you’re not some bizarre outlier. But you’re standing in a risky place, and this job really is a rough one from which to be financially exposed. The good news is that 35 isn’t too late. Not even close. But where do you start? […]