“Your card has been declined.” Those are words you never want to hear, especially when you know there should be sufficient funds in your account to cover the transaction. When you pull up your banking app and see a number of… read more
Finance
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
The Savvy Consumer’s Quick Guide to Buying Your First Home
If you are thinking about purchasing a home, it can feel quite overwhelming. This quick guide to buying your first home will give you an overview of what you should be working on. Step 1: Is Buying Your Best Option?… read more
How to Recognize and Deal with Financial Addiction
With so many people having spent a great portion of the past year at home, boredom and restlessness can set in, leading to bad habits. Besides indulging in an extra serving of extra potato chips or a second bowl of… read more
Take Control of Your Credit Card Use to Better Your Finances
We have all heard the dangers of credit card use. You probably have a friend who has an insane amount of credit card debt or you may have even found yourself in that position. There are entire companies whose sole purpose is to help people get… read more
Financial Well-Being: How to Stay Happy on a Budget
Depending on your personality, the word “budget” either makes you excited or terrified. Some people see personal finance and budgeting as a game that will help save them money, but others see it as a set of restrictive rules that… read more
Debt Liquidation: Is It Right for You?
Consumer debt liquidation can take on many forms — from selling off personal assets to declaring Chapter 7 bankruptcy. All of these options should be carefully considered before beginning any. Financial liquidation is defined as converting assets into cash in… read more
Financial Mindfulness During a Crisis
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, 3,283,000 people filed for unemployment benefits the week of March 21. This year has been a chaotic and devastating rollercoaster, as COVID-19 wreaks havoc on people’s health, financial stability and daily lives. This… read more
Incorporate Cardio Into Your At-Home Routine!
The heart is the most important muscle in the body; when it’s strong, the body gets strong. While being stuck inside the house can feel like a bummer, it doesn’t mean you have to stop working out. It is still… read more
What is Holding You Back From Retirement?
In working with our financial adviser to roll over some retirement funds from previous employers, my husband and I began discussing different things that we could do to be able to put more money aside for retirement. There are several… read more
