Saving articles from the Planned team.
Matt Schuberg, CFP®Should you save for a house or invest? If you buy within three years, keep it in cash. Five or more years out, invest. See the real math and the in-between.
Matt Schuberg, CFP®High-yield savings vs money market account: both are FDIC insured, and the account's actual rate matters far more than the label. Here's how to pick one.
Matt Schuberg, CFP®Save or invest your bonus? Clear debt over 7%, fill your emergency fund, and get the full 401(k) match first. Then save what you need soon and invest the rest.
Matt Schuberg, CFP®Emergency fund vs sinking fund: fund a small starter emergency fund first, then run both at once. Here's which expenses go where, with real dollar numbers.
Matt Schuberg, CFP®Financial habits drive saving more than income or willpower. Here are the four that do the most work, with real paycheck numbers and a plan for tight months.
SavingMatt Schuberg, CFP®Wondering if you're saving enough at 28? Here's how to benchmark your savings rate, retirement progress, and emergency fund against realistic targets.
SavingMatt Schuberg, CFP®An emergency fund is your financial safety net. Learn exactly how much you need, where to keep it, and how to build one even on a tight budget.
