To the Graduating Class of 2020:
Who would have thought that you’d complete your education in the midst of a global pandemic? But you did it, so congratulations on...
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How to handle money when there’s a baby on the way…
When we found out that we were expecting a baby, we were very excited but also anxious. In the months leading up to his arrival, we did...
Are You Truly Ready to Buy A House?
It’s the largest purchase most of us will ever make. Since that’s the case, what’s the best way to know when you are truly ready to buy a...
Student Loans.
Your 30 year old self will thank you if you say NO to student loans. ...But it’s impossible to pursue a degree without taking out loans!...
Teachable moments: Back-to-school shopping
Many dread it. Some love it. Wallets cringe. Yep, it’s back-to-school shopping! Every year as summer winds down, shelves are being...
Christmas Countdown and How to Avoid a Financial Hangover…
Just five more months until Christmas...and on December 26th many will wake up with a financial hangover that lasts months into the new...
10 things you can do to save more money
According to a recent GoBanking study, 34% of the 7,000 people they surveyed have $0 in savings. Our grandparents and great grandparents...
The beauty of a budget.
Getting out of debt - easier said than done, right? When I’m faced with something that seems daunting, two parts of me often emerge: one...
Your financial first aid kit.
It might be the refrigerator that suddenly quits cooling . Or stitches for your youngest son. It could be the transmission in your car or...
The day we vowed to never have a car payment again.
It was a process that required steady effort. We paid off two vehicles (on which we owed $27,000 combined) in less than two years. And...
Afford.
For the past year and a half, my husband and I have been saving up to buy a four wheeler. When discussing ‘saving’ goals recently with my...