What are you saving for? “I want more money” or “I want a vacation” are statements I repeated in my mind to nudge myself to save money. Despite my best efforts, my intentions to save fizzled. Looking back now, I set myself up for failure. My mistakes were having vague saving goals with no action […]
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. […]