by Guest Writer | Feb 6, 2023 | Finance
Have you ever felt depressed or anxious due to your financial circumstances? If you answered “yes”, you are not alone. In fact, a recent MetLife study found that 40 percent of U.S. employees say that having debt or getting into debt is a top driver of their poor...
by Guest Writer | Feb 2, 2023 | Retirement Planning
Step 1: Know when to start retirement planningWhen should you start retirement planning? In a word, now. In four words, as early as possible. The earlier you start planning, the more time your money has to grow.That said, it’s never too late to start retirement...
by Guest Writer | Feb 2, 2023 | Taxes
If you’ve been debating whether to file your taxes early this year, tax experts say there are now several reasons that might be a good idea. The biggest one is the rise in tax-related identity fraud. Kelley Long, a certified financial planner and certified...
by Guest Writer | Feb 2, 2023 | Budgeting, Miscellaneous
Has anyone else noticed how hard it is to recover from the holiday money crunch? To be perfectly honest, it usually takes most people a few months, which is why it’s always a good idea to think about affordable Valentine’s Day date ideas. In a world where a single...
by Guest Writer | Jan 19, 2023 | Finance
SET SMART GOALSTip no.1 is to write down your Financial SMART Goals. What are SMART goals? Smart goals are goals that are specific, measurable, actionable, realistic and time bound. Below is a definition of each of the S.M.A.R.T. goal criteria:Specific: Make sure you...
