Teaching children to save money is an essential skill in life and an ever-evolving process even as they enter adulthood. A study by Bankrate indicates that 27% of adults have no savings. Teaching young people to save early sets them up for financial success for life and puts them in the driver’s seat to make […]
Ways to Increase Income & Decrease Expenses
People are really feeling squeezed financially these days. The costs of nearly everything are increasing while incomes are staying the same. This creates the need to make adjustments in our spending plans (budget). While it is easier to do a little of both increasing income & decreasing expenses, sometimes that is not enough. Sometimes we […]
Financial Fitness
What is financial fitness and how do you achieve it? Most people are familiar with the steps it takes to be more physically fit. These steps usually include eating a healthy diet, regular exercise, annual physicals, screenings and taking medications and vaccinations as advised. But what is financial fitness? What can you do daily, weekly, […]
