Let’s face it. basic money knowledge for young people is often limited to spending, not saving. As a parent, you can have a strong role in teaching them. Money Management for teenagers doesn’t have to be difficult. You can provide shelter, food, and...
Thank you for rejoining us this week as we conclude our series, “Financial Preparedness: An Essential Component to Successfully Handling Disasters and Emergencies”. Last week, you learned that financial preparedness is a critical component to successfully maneuvering...
Disasters and other types of emergencies have detrimentally impacted Americans – at all income levels – throughout history. Millions upon millions have faced the daunting task of reconstructing their lives after experiencing, firsthand, natural disasters, manmade...
It is a known fact that one of the main tenets to positive and productive financial planning is to effectively prepare for the future. This means that not only is an emergency fund a component of a solid money and financial plan, it is an absolute necessity –...
Which is the Best Bank Account for Me – A Checking Account, A Savings Account, or a Money Market Account? It is a known fact that we all have a multitude of options when it comes to the safe placement of our money; however, the three most common options are a checking...
Last week in the first installment of our series, The Importance of Planning for the Future Care of an Aging Loved One, you learned that most families put off the financial planning of their aging loved ones until a true need arises; as a result, most families find...
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