15 Apr Why Do Workers Take Less Paid Time Off Than They Can?
In a 2023 survey, nearly nine out of 10 workers said it was extremely or very important to have a job that offers paid time off (PTO) for vacations, doctor...
Budgeting
08 Apr Are You Spending Money to Keep Stuff You Don’t Need
It's estimated that more than one in 10 Americans leases a storage unit. In June 2023, the nationwide prices charged by self-storage facilities averaged $165 per month, after rising 20%...
15 Feb Love Your Money Tips
If you’re not into the Valentine’s hoopla, you can still use the day to love-on something you care about. Your dog, garden, family. And… what about your money!? Some tips to...
06 Nov Why We Have an Emergency Fund
The unexpected is why we have an Emergency Fund or Contingency Fund if the idea of an emergency stresses you out. I also like to add buckets for other big chunks...
30 Oct How to Kill Your Zombie Subscriptions
In a 2022 survey, consumers were first asked to quickly estimate how much they spend on subscription services each month, then a while later, they were directed to break down...
17 Oct October is National Financial Planning Month!
What doors are you opening to your money this month? What steps can you take towards your financial goals? A few ideas...
03 Oct Know Where You’re Going
And that there may be some detours along the way...
25 Sep More Americans Embrace the Cashless Economy
A growing number of Americans are going "cashless" for everyday purchases like groceries, gas, services, and meals compared to previous years. A cashless payment might be made using a debit...
18 Sep Home Energy Tax Credits
A couple of federal personal tax credits are available for the installation of certain energy efficient or clean energy property in your home. The energy efficient home improvement credit is...
