5 reasons you should talk about money

As seen on the MoneyLion Blog. Why is talking about money taboo? Have you ever felt compelled to ask a friend or family member a question about money but stopped yourself because you’ve been told it’s rude? Discussing money is considered bad manners among many Americans, but there could be benefits to having more open…

5 financial challenges LGBTQ couples face

As seen on the MoneyLion Blog. Talking about money is important for LGBTQ couples The month of June is a time for the LGBTQ community to celebrate their many hard-won triumphs on the road to equality, most notably marriage equality in 2015. Although these feats are celebration worthy, there are still challenges that same-sex couples…

Credit scoring models: FICO, VantageScore, and others

As seen on the MoneyLion Blog We all know there are numerous credit reporting agencies that have different methods to come up with that magical number we call credit score but is one credit reporting agency better than another? And how is it all calculated? We wanted to dispel the myths and rumors around your…

Midyear checkup: Are your goals on track?

As seen on the MoneyLion Blog It’s time for your midyear checkup We don’t mean the “turn your head and cough” type of checkup but a financial goals checkup. Remember those resolutions you set for yourself at the beginning of the year? Well, the halfway mark is here, and it’s time to get serious about…

Stocks and bonds explained using analogies

It happened again. You're standing around the water cooler when your colleague Bob starts discussing the financial markets and how it's affecting his retirement accounts. You gulp down your water, nod your head in agreement and sneak back to your desk. The stock market is mentioned so frequently in social situations that it's becoming harder…

What you need to know about retirement accounts

When I think about retirement, I often dream of a mansion overlooking a lake. However, there's a whole lot to do before achieving that dream. For example, I have to save up money in order to afford that mansion. We can all agree that the earlier you start, the better, but there are so many…

How artificial intelligence is shaping the world of finance

Artificial Intelligence is rapidly becoming an intricate part of our lives. I wake up in the morning to check Facebook, like everyone else, and see a personalized news feed based on my interests. I turn on Spotify, and I am served a playlist of songs that I haven't heard, according to my listening history.  This…

Do robo-advisors compare to traditional wealth advisors?

Man or machine? This question seems to be popping up more frequently in all areas and industries. I have spent days where the majority of my questions are answered by Alexa, but when it comes to wealth management should we be as trusting? I did some research on the topic to see how it stacks…

New year, new you: What’s your New Year’s Financial Resolution?

If you're like me, the word "resolution" has become almost taboo. The pressure of choosing one day of the year to make all the necessary changes to become a better person is enough to make you crazy. I don't usually wake up January 1st with much energy to start going to the gym or eating…

The 5 things that make you an official Houstonian

I once read that you must spend 10 years in New York before you can call yourself a New Yorker, does the same apply to a city like Houston? I like to think not. What makes a person an official Houstonian is not the amount of time spent here, but the experiences gained, both good…