Sometimes it can feel like you need thousands of dollars to move the needle on your finances even a little bit. So if you find yourself with a few hundred dollars–say from a tax refund or an unexpected windfall–the temptation to spend it can be great. After all, how much [...]
Getting your first apartment is one of the big milestones in a young adult’s life. It can also be a little frightening since you don’t know exactly how much money you’ll need to get by. But if you follow these easy tips, affording your first apartment will be a breeze. [...]
Its estimated 6 million people get engaged on Valentine’s Day. Now that a week has gone by of posting, calling, & texting the great news, what is the next step for these lucky couples? Time to make a budget! It is the least exciting part of your wedding, but it [...]
Add your child as an authorized user to your credit card and pay the bill on time. When your child becomes 18, they will have already have a head start. This can create a great credit score and will create an advantage when they start their adult financial life. Read [...]
Are you a part of the sandwich generation – stuck between raising kids and caring for aging relatives at the same time? Being sandwiched between caregiving responsibilities can be very tough for your physical, mental, and financial health. We have put together some tips to try to help you plan [...]
It is important to ensure focusing on achieving financial independence doesn’t get pushed to the bottom of the to-do list. […]
Today is National Philanthropy Day. What better way to celebrate than to consider ways you can get involved with some of your favorite local charities. You don’t even have to write a check to make an impact. Here are four ways to get involved and help local charities. […]
As a business within your community, people will look to you as a leader. A great way to show your support and leadership is to give help the community. So, today for National Philanthropy Day we wanted to offer up some ideas on how your business can give back and [...]
Thanksgiving is right around the corner! We don’t know about you, but for us, that signifies the (un)official kickoff to the holiday season and we couldn’t be more excited. With all of the holiday gatherings and celebrations, it’s only natural to also think about how this will impact your finances. [...]
The holiday season is not too far away, which means it’s time to start planning! From buying gifts and hosting holiday parties and events, it’s not only a busy season for you but a busy season for your bank account as well. Here are some holiday savings tips to help [...]
