Money-Saving Tips For Holiday Gifts
Gift giving does not have to break the bank this year. Here are my 5 tips that will help you save money on gifts this holiday season. Create a gift budget. Figure out the total you can afford, then calculate…
Earn Quick, Extra Money for the Holidays
Millennials are no strangers to the side hustle – that second job or occasional gig so many have taken on for extra cash. The phenomenon has given rise to what's called the "gig economy." A multitude of apps and websites…
National Online Banking Day
National Online Banking Day is observed annually on the second Monday on October, along with Columbus Day. This day was established in 2015 to emphasize the value, ease, and convenience of banking on-line. So here's my question, have you taken…
Were You Impacted by the Equifax Data Breach?
The 2017 Equifax Breach exposed the personal data of over 147 million people. Have you checked to see if you were one of those affected? If you haven’t, you can find out by going to the Equifax Breach Settlementsite. If…
Keep Your Finances Safe While Traveling
Before leaving: Make a photocopy or scan the information on your cards. It could take a long time to find contact information for your accounts if you lose your wallet. Keep copies (in a secure place) of the fronts and…
3 Sneaky Expenses to Keep on Your Radar
When setting up a budget, it’s easy to list all your major expense categories, like your rent or your student loan payment. The tricky part is keeping track of all those little extra expenses – the ones that most people…
What “To-Do” When Life Changes
Life changes – like getting married, divorced, having a child, or facing widowhood – require more than an emotional adjustment. They also require certain financial adjustments. Marriage Have the money talk. Sit down with your significant other and set financial goals.…
The Future is Yours: Picture It. Save for it. Share it.
Dreaming of our ideal future delights and inspires us. Children, with their fertile imaginations, are particularly good at dreaming. But to make dreams come true, you need to have clear goals and, very likely, save some money to make them…
Steps to Financial Stability for Women
As we celebrate women throughout the month of March, keep in mind that in whole, women tend to earn less, have less money to save, and live longer than men. This can make planning for our retirement years a bit…
Teach Your Kids About Money
The first step to teaching your kids about money is talking about money. “The most effective way to teach is by having frequent discussions and don’t ever lecture,” said Ted Beck, president and chief executive of the National Endowment for…