Parenthood and Finances: Getting Them to Work Together
Preparing for parenthood means planning for a healthy physical, emotional and financial future. Being a parent is one of the greatest jobs there is… and one of the toughest. Although you never really...
View ArticleHow Do I Stay Within My Holiday Spending Budget?
You’ve most likely been there before: you’re shopping in the mall (or online) with your gift list in hand when an unplanned item captures your attention. “This would be perfect for Aunt Mary,” you say...
View ArticleTop 5 Resolutions to Boost Your Financial Health in 2018
It’s that time of the year when many of us take stock of how the year went, our accomplishments as well as our challenges, and determine a set of new resolutions for the coming New Year. Some of the...
View Article5 Common Money Mistakes Often Made in Our 20s and How to Avoid Them.
With so many new and exciting things going on in your 20s, it’s easy to put your finances on the back burner. And that could lead to big mistakes – unless you have some tricks up your sleeve. When...
View Article5 Top Money Mistakes Made in Your 30s and How to Avoid Them
Last month we talked about money mistakes we make in our 20s and how to avoid them. Throughout the next decade of life there are different, but just as troublesome, mistakes you’ll want to keep an eye...
View Article4 Tips for Better Budgeting in 2019
Okay… was one of your New Year’s resolutions to stick to a budget? Now that we’re a little more than a quarter of the way into 2019, how are you doing with your budget? If you’re not where you want......
View ArticleWhat’s the Financial Diet?
Creating and staying on a financial diet can mean the difference between financial success and failure. That’s why it’s so important to have the tools and rules in place when determining the financial...
View ArticleWhere’s Your Money Going? 6 Spending Categories to Look At
Although spending is up, that doesn’t necessarily mean that households are enjoying a positive cash flow. We’ll get to that in a minute. For now, let’s take a look at where the average household is...
View ArticleNew Data About Household Debt. Should You Be Concerned?
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York is one of the 12 Federal Reserve Banks in the U.S. and plays a primary role in monetary policy, financial supervision and the country’s payment system. Now that you...
View ArticleMoney 911: Establishing an Emergency Fund
Originally published 8/30/2016, updated on March 17, 2020 They happen all the time: those unanticipated expenses caused by illness… auto problems… job loss… appliance breakdowns… and the list goes on....
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