How to Conquer your Financial New Year’s Resolutions
2020 has arrived and with that we enter a new decade with new goals and new priorities. Now like some of us, your New Year’s resolution may be the same each year. If this is the case, it turns out that this year you might actually accomplish it. While research studies show that half of […]
Continue reading ›Tax and Financial Planning Year-End Tips
Tax and Financial Planning Year-End Tips With the end of the 2019 quickly approaching, the clock is ticking even louder on certain financial moves you may need to make before the end of the year. There are several tax strategies that may be worth exploring to save those extra tax dollars. Here are some […]
Continue reading ›Where is Your Paycheck Going?
Spending Trends Let’s take a deeper look into where the average American’s income goes and how much is left to save, invest and pay down debt. How do your spending habits compare? 78% of Americans state that they are living paycheck to paycheck just to make ends meet. 75% of workers say that they are […]
Continue reading ›How to Handle Your Benefits Enrollment
Conquering Benefits Enrollment Benefits enrollment usually begins when an employee starts with a new company or has a qualifying life change, like getting married or a death in the family. Employee insurance can also be updated or renewed each year during open enrollment. It’s not just the salary that motivates your workforce, it’s the benefit […]
Continue reading ›5 Money Lessons to Teach Kids at Different Ages
5 Money Lessons to Teach Kids at Different Ages Teaching your children about money can seem like a grueling task since it is not something that is covered in the school curriculum, however, financial skills are crucial for navigating life. The good news is that you can use your day-to-day activities as learning experiences by […]
Continue reading ›How to use Artificial Intelligence During your Job Search
How to use Artificial Intelligence During your Job Search Recruiting has drastically changed over the last few years. Employers today are increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) to sort through resumes for each job opening. AI allows companies to instantly search through resumes to find the applicants that best match what they are seeking. While this […]
Continue reading ›The Importance of Spring Cleaning your Living Spaces and your Wallet
The Importance of Spring Cleaning your Living Spaces and your Wallet Spring cleaning is a time where you tackle onerous tasks and projects like purging your closet, power-washing the house, or sorting through the pantry. But spring cleaning should go beyond just your living spaces as your finances can likely use some of that narrowed […]
Continue reading ›Making Saving a Regular Habit
Making Saving a Regular Habit We all know the basics of savings – spend less than you earn. But how can we get into the habit of putting that money away? There are so many methods and reasons to save but it is important to make sure you start. The first step is having a […]
Continue reading ›Achieving Financial Independence
Dealing with Divorce and Widowhood as a Woman Most brides enter their marriages assuming that their partnerships will last forever. Unfortunately, life does not always follow our best-laid plans; spouses can pass away unexpectedly, and unions can crumble. This leaves many women feeling alone and scared, treading unfamiliar waters – especially when it comes to […]
Continue reading ›10 Tips for Boosting Your Financial Literacy
You’ve probably been told at some point in your life that you are “book smart” or “street smart,” but have you ever been told that you are “money smart”? Being “money smart” means that you are financially literate – or you possess the necessary skills to manage your money and make intelligent, logical decisions regarding […]
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