Have you ever experienced an unexpected expense such as a car repair, an unplanned visit to the doctor or dentist or replacing a broken appliance? I know that I have. According to a 2017 Federal Reserve report, when faced with a hypothetical emergency expense of only $400, 4 in 10 adults stated they were unable […]
Women and Finances
Women have unique financial needs. Especially, those who are involved in agriculture. On average, we live longer but earn less. It is common for us to have gaps in employment that impact future retirement benefits. Therefore our finances are impacted more severely, than most men, by events like divorce and widowhood. Yet, we lack the […]
A Prepared Emergency Food Pantry
Do you have enough ready-to-eat foods and water in your house in case of an emergency? People often call my office and ask about what foods to store and how much food they should have on hand. The answer depends on several factors: How many people live in your house? At a minimum you will […]
