Summer is a great time for kids to catch fireflies, perfect their backstrokes, daydream, and learn some great lessons about money and financial literacy. Sound like a hard idea to sell to kids in vacation mode? Not if you make it a rewarding part of summer fun. Here are some tips to incorporate smart money…
As we reach the midway point of the year, it’s an ideal time to pause, reflect, and conduct a comprehensive financial review. A mid-year financial review allows you to reassess your financial goals, evaluate your progress, and make necessary adjustments to ensure your financial well-being. If you have yet to schedule your mid-year or even…
For those of you who have been following the markets and the current state of the economy, you know that the Federal Reserve has been hiking interest rates for months now to combat high levels of inflation. Living in this higher interest rate environment, many individuals have been seeking strategies to maximize their cash, including…
One mistake we often see overlooked by individuals is the discussion of money with their partner. We know that money conversations with your partner, whether new or old, can get messy and feel uncomfortable; however, having those discussions is so incredibly important to the wellbeing of your financial life. It has become so common that…
Happy Holiday Season! We hope you all have a wonderful holiday season and New Years celebration. It’s certainly been a rollercoaster of a year, with inflation at a 40-year high and the Federal Reserve rising interest rates. When a new year rolls around, we often think about the year just behind us and set financial…
It’s hard to believe, but the final quarter of the year is now upon us. As 2022 comes to a close, here are some key money moves you can make to finish the year off strong and set yourself up for success in 2023. GATHER AND ANALYZE YOUR DATA As we head into the final…
When you sign up for a credit card, you are often assigned a credit limit when that account is opened. These limits typically start at $200 and go up to tens of thousands of dollars. With so many people out of jobs and finding it hard to make ends meet these days, credit cards have…
Have you been feeling the impacts of inflation over the last 6-9 months? As many of us are starting to spend more money again on things we had been accustomed to pre-Covid, you are likely noticing that costs related to dining, travel, gas, and more have been on the rise. Over the last few months,…
Just tied the knot? Or getting ready for the big day? Well, no matter the situation, you are about to take the next step with your partner and should probably start thinking about next steps for your financial future. Below we will list some newlywed topics to think about when taking those next steps with…
10 Things to Discuss Before the Big Day You are excited, in love, and planning the wedding of your dreams. Probably the only money questions on your mind are the down payments for the caterers and the florists! Yet – whether your wedding reflects a minimalist sensibility or is a no-holds-barred extravaganza – it’s better…