Vacation days might be more valuable than you think, and not just because of memories. From reducing stress and increasing longevity to strengthening relationships and improving heart health, taking genuine time away from the office can be one of the… read more
Finance
Cosmetic Surgery: The Cost of Beauty
The cost at which someone will spend to feel and look their best is a personal decision, and, their reasons behind why they choose to invest in a specific aesthetic or cosmetic procedure even more so. A study published by… read more
What Every Florida Homeowner Should Know About Their Roof
For most homeowners, the roof is easy to forget … until there's a leak, a storm or an insurance notice that suddenly brings it into focus. But in Florida, where heat, humidity and hurricanes are part of life, your roof… read more
HOA 101: What Homeowners Associations Actually Do
If you’ve lived in an apartment complex, condo building or planned neighborhood, chances are you’ve encountered a homeowners association (HOA). Maybe it meant monthly fees, landscaping standards or notices about parking. For many people, HOAs become a part of daily… read more
Conducting an Annual Expense Review
You probably visit your doctor once a year for a checkup, but there's something else to pencil on the calendar: an annual review of your utilities and insurance. An annual review is a great opportunity to determine if there are… read more
Preventing Spending: What to Buy Now to Save On Later
Health care costs continue to rise, but a growing number of experts argue that one of the smartest financial moves happens long before a medical bill arrives. The idea is called preventive spending: investing earlier in tools, screenings and habits… read more
4 Tips for Saving Money During the Holiday Season
The holiday season is here! Sometimes when we think about the holidays, all we see is dollar signs and payment plans. In order to help you save this year, we have some tips for saving money during the holidays that… read more
Taking Control of Your Indulgent Spending
We’re all likely guilty of making a Starbucks or Dunkin’ run when we didn’t intend to and adding a bag of sweets or pint of ice cream that we didn’t need during our routine grocery shopping. Later we find ourselves… read more
Ways to Cut Down Your Food Bill This Month!
For many of us, food is one of our largest monthly expenses. Whether it is grocery shopping, a quick stop at the drive thru, or a nice evening out, these transactions can really add up! This is also one area… read more
Money Mindfulness
Money is a constant presence in our lives. Almost every major decision we make can be tied to a financial impact. Because of this, it can be a major stressor that is made worse when we don’t have an understanding… read more