The New Year is a time for new beginnings. Are you ready to make money resolutions that stick? Eliminating debt, learning new spending habits, or building savings are choices that can change your life. They can affect your entire well-being from stress levels, to physical and mental health. When considered as one big New Year’s […]
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The 12 Scams of Christmas
Shopping online during the holiday season is extremely convenient, so long as you don’t fall victim to any of the 12 Scams of Christmas. Thanksgiving has successfully served as a great distraction from the “New Normal” we have been dealt with. The good thing about the holiday season is having major holidays back to back […]
These Holiday “Two-Do’s” Can Keep You Financially Healthy All Season
While the holidays are a festive time with family and friend, a potentially not-so-fun part of the season is the temptation to go overboard on holiday shopping. Whether it’s gifts for everyone on your shopping list, refreshments to create memorable parties and other events, buying trendy decorations or other holiday related purchases, it can be […]
This Holiday Season, Could Less Be More?
Another holiday season is upon us, and for the second year in a row, the impacts of COVID will likely color the celebrations. While the season is an opportunity to focus on the things that matter most in life, exchanging gifts is a long-standing tradition and a way to share joy with loved ones . […]
3 Tips to Spread Joy While Saving Money Through the Holidays
1 — Using Mindfulness to Have More Peace During Your Holiday Shopping When it comes to gifts, it’s not enough to simply know how much you plan to spend in total for the holiday season. You can also break that number down by person so that you’re mindful of your finances through the holidays. If […]
A Guide to Understanding Financial Terms
When reading about credit cards, mortgages, or other financial products, you may encounter financial terminology and acronyms that you aren’t familiar with. Please note, these descriptions are a guide only and are not legal definitions. A Adjustable-Rate Mortgage An adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) is a mortgage that offers the borrower a fixed interest rate for […]
How to Plan for Back to School Expenses in a Time of COVID-19
Information brought to you by our partner, GreenPath Financial Wellness As families track the latest news about their communities K-12 reopening plans, it’s clear this is a school year like no other – especially as families plan for back to school expenses. Will students return in the classroom? Will a K-12 student school year involve […]
