Articles by Kayla Albert

Kayla Albert is a writer and content strategist committed to helping others build a solid financial foundation in order to live their best life possible. Education: B.A. in English Writing from University of Colorado Denver.

I'm Making Extra Money, What Should I Do with It? Photo of Kayla Albert Kayla Albert I'm Making Extra Money, What Should I Do with It? Image Credit | https://unsplash.com/@kalenemsley?photo=kGSapVfg8Kw The number in my... Why You Shouldn't Worry About "Retirement" The word “retirement” is becoming irrelevant to many. That's why you should shift your focus to saving for the life of your dreams now and into the future. The Biggest Blocker to Financial Success: Emotions Financial stability is a feat in itself but having your emotions block your freedom can be a real pain. Find out how your emotions could be blocking you. How to Know if Your Money is Ready for Marriage Photo of Kayla Albert Kayla Albert How to Know if Your Money is Ready for Marriage Image Credit | https://unsplash.com/photos/peFXR4binOk At the age of 19 or 20, I... Am I Financially Ready to Buy a House? Photo of Kayla Albert Kayla Albert Am I Financially Ready to Buy a House? Image Credit | https://unsplash.com/photos/bJqeJxeyiJE My dad used to call me every... How Can I Tell if I'm Saving Enough? We all know we should save, but how much is the right amount? We dive deep to discover what “enough” savings really means to each of us individually. How to React - and NOT to React - to the Stock Market The stock market's peaks and valleys can be enough to worry anyone, but reacting emotionally can make it worse. Here's how to read the market and react properly. Why Your Bank Should Be Working for You Photo of Kayla Albert Kayla Albert Why Your Bank Should Be Working for You Image Credit | https://unsplash.com/photos/hv5pLutRkCI Looking back, 2008 had a... Company-Sponsored Retirement Funds: Everything You Need to Know Photo of Kayla Albert Kayla Albert Company-Sponsored Retirement Funds: Everything You Need to Know It’s easy to have a narrow focus when it comes to considering the merits of a job... How to Create a Financial Checklist for Buying a Home There's a lot to be done financially before, during, and after buying a home. Here's how to get your money ready to make one of the largest purchases in life.