The holiday season is here! And with the holidays comes the tradition of gift giving. Giving gifts can be a wonderful way to show family and friends you care, but it can also be expensive. The average American plans to spend close to $1000 on holiday shopping. Holiday gifts don’t have to break the bank. […]
Personal Finance for Women
Women have unique financial needs. On average, women live longer and earn less than men. Women may have gaps in employment that impact their financial futures, such as retirement benefits. Women are impacted more severely than most men by events like divorce and widowhood. And, more women lack financial knowledge and experience. It is estimated […]
Inflation – Things to Consider
There is talk and concern about inflation increasing across the country in recent months and weeks. So, let’s take a few minutes to take some deep breaths, calm down and think about what we can do to prepare and “weather the storm.” What is inflation? Inflation is an increase in prices for goods and services. […]