We have all heard the old adage that “money can’t buy happiness,” but oftentimes it feels like a little bit more money would really make things easier. The fact is that both of these concepts are wrong … and right.… read more
Finance
The Hidden Costs: What You Need to Know When Buying a Pet
Opening your home to a furry friend is an adventure. It’s an exciting time for you and your family and is often compared to preparing for a baby. But, before you start the search, you should consider how to financially… 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
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
How to Budget in 2022
Saving money just became easier -- in 2022, the Google Play and Apple stores offer a few budgeting applications that calculate and allocate funds. Here are four that we downloaded and reviewed! Mint Mint is a free budgeting application available… read more
Talking Money With Your Partner
Money makes the world go round, but unfortunately it can be the cause of significant stress in our lives and in our relationships. Differences in opinion regarding joint or separate bank accounts, lack of communication on saving versus spending on… read more
Financing Your Furry Friends
Cute faces, fuzzy snuggles and loyal companionship make animals so endearing to us. The thought of coming home from work to a cat sleeping on the couch, an excited puppy waiting at the door or fish swimming peacefully in your… read more
Understanding Inflation and What It Means for You
Back in 1985, gas cost about $1.21 on average per gallon, a car would run about $8000 and you could procure a movie ticket for about $3.55, according to AARP. Now over 30 years later, we know that those costs… 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
Hitting the Open Road With Your Family
In early 2019, Kristy Bickmeyer was at a Fleetwood Mac concert listening to this lyric when she realized she was ready to make a life-changing decision. Bickmeyer and her husband had been considering hitting the road in an RV with… read more
