We will be closed Monday, October 14th in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day. We will resume our normal hours on Tuesday, October 15th.
We will be closed Monday, October 14th in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day. We will resume our normal hours on Tuesday, October 15th.

How to Budget as a Family

Financial education begins at home. Learning how to budget can be a family thing. What's one way that you can teach your kids the importance of setting financial goals, saving money, and watching what they spend? Involve them in the process of creating your family's budget. Budgeting as a family can help you and your [...]

2022-09-27T10:44:31-04:00October 13th, 2022|Categories: Budget|Tags: , , , , , |

Personal Loans vs. Lines of Credit

Whether it’s a summer vacation, unplanned expense, or extra funds to bridge the gap between paydays, credit cards seem to be the popular choice, given their convenience. However, personal loans are often the better choice in terms of affordability. Personal loans (also called signature loans) typically charge lower interest rates than credit cards. They also [...]

The Importance of Keeping Your Account Beneficiary Current

As an adult, a significant part of managing your finances is preparing for the future. In the short term, that may include putting money aside in an emergency fund for unplanned expenses. Long-term, actively saving in retirement accounts helps to ensure you’ll be ready for your golden years. Some people overlook naming a beneficiary. [...]

Fixed vs. Chore-Based Allowance: Which Should You Choose?

Every parent knows that feeling. Your child is begging for candy at the checkout line or your teen asks for cash to go out with their friends. Do you give in or make them use their allowance money? While paying an allowance is common, it’s wise to use it as a means to teach responsible [...]

Are In-App Purchases Killing Your Budget?

While there is most likely an app for that, all these in-app purchases could be killing your budget. You will be amazed at the wide range of useful apps available for your home computer, mobile devices, tablets, and more. With so many apps available, it’s important to be selective about which apps you choose and [...]

5 Good Financial Habits to Start January 1st

Many of the things you do daily are simply a habit. Whether it's buying coffee on the way to work or a $10 lunch habit, they can potentially harm your budget. Similar to how bad financial habits can get you into trouble, good financial habits can keep you out of trouble. Implementing good monetary [...]

2021-12-16T11:11:01-04:00December 29th, 2021|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: , , , |

How Often Should You Review Financial Goals?

Ensure Your Financial Goals with Quarterly Check-Ups You probably have some financial goals you’re looking to achieve. It may be a short-term goal to raise money for a family vacation or a long-term goal of saving a little from each paycheck. In order to reach your goals and prevent them from simply becoming a [...]

2021-10-20T11:20:20-04:00October 22nd, 2021|Categories: Saving Money|Tags: , , , , |

Planning for Retirement in an Uncertain World

COVID-19 certainly threw many retirement plans for a loop. It’s not just the pandemic, but the financial uncertainty left in its wake that has many people rethinking their retirement goals and restarting planning for retirement. Suppose you’re planning to retire within the next ten years, or at least you were before the pandemic struck. [...]

2021-02-24T11:52:59-04:00August 26th, 2020|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: , , , |
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