Competing financial priorities and the rising costs of everyday expenses can pull us in many directions. When it comes to saving more and paying down debt, is it possible to do both at once? Here are some resources that can help you focus on what to prioritize when.
Saving strategies
- How to balance debt, saving, and investing
This step-by-step guide can help you navigate your financial priorities and help you decide what to tackle first.
- Your guide to emergency savings
No one can predict the future, so it’s crucial to have emergency savings. Here’s what you need to know.
- 3 categories to help you track your money
Use Fidelity’s 50/15/5 guideline for a saving and spending starting point.
- Fidelity Goal BoosterSM
The secret to saving? Start with a goal. Use our tool to help you outline what you’re saving for and explore account options that may work for you.
Debt management strategies
- Snowball vs. avalanche method
Explore 2 basic strategies for deciding how to pay off debt and find which one may be right for you.
- Good debt vs. bad debt
Not all debt is created equal. Watch this video to learn the difference between good and bad debt and how each can affect your financial future.
- Debt management dashboard
Paying down debt can be challenging. Try Fidelity’s debt management dashboard to help you keep track of your progress.
Professional help
- Women’s guide to working with a financial professional
Women may need to plan differently for their future. Here’s why and how a financial professional can help.
- Work with Fidelity
No matter what you’re trying to achieve, Fidelity offers a number of ways to work together. Here’s how we can help.