Why Is Financial Health Such a Big Deal?
You probably encounter young store clerks who can’t make change without the digital register. You likely know kids who own nearly every electronics gadget advertised.…
How to Start on Your Investing Path
Fearful of what the future holds for your money and investments? Learning to invest—and perhaps losing money along the way—is not unlike some other risks…
7 Money Mistakes Couples Can Fix
“Everybody lives paycheck to paycheck,” you say? True, most of us are more concerned with today’s expenses rather than tomorrow’s nest egg. It’s so easy…
Can You Cover the Unexpected Bad Day?
Budgeting doesn’t sound like fun? It really isn’t. But what a difference budgets can make in financial security, especially when you meet the inevitable rainy day or unexpected…
Price of Freedom – It’s Not Free
As you celebrate this three-day weekend and look forward to Independence Day on July 4th, take a moment to savor the freedom of living in the U.S.…
Financial Checklist – You Can Do This!
So many graduations, so much advice dispensed! It all sounds so inspiring and logical to accomplish, but where do you start? Having a plan – a…
Get Rick Quick? Think About Trees
As you go about gardening and planting flowers this spring, don’t forget to plant a young tree. And, appreciate the larger shade trees someone planted years ago in your…
When Is the Best Time to Invest?
It’s easy to tell when May arrives…farmers start planting, trees are greening up and about 40,000 trek to Omaha, NE, to watch Warren Buffett preside over the Berkshire Hathaway…
Why Your Credit Score May Jump in July
Credit scores for millions of Americans may get a boost after July 1. It’s not because these consumers suddenly became more creditworthy or got better at…
It’s Money Smart Week – Do Something!
This week, you’ll find dozens of free events with plenty of financial tips – it’s Money Smart Week! Time to boost your money smarts and develop…
The Money Godmother 