Don’t get lost in the financial weeds!

Don’t get lost in the financial weeds!

The only one responsible for your finances is you. Instead of pointing the blame, what you need to focus on is what you can change. Weight gain and debt are similar. You may be thinking, that makes no sense, but hear me out. Weight gain doesn’t happen overnight. ...
Sinking Fund vs. Emergency Fund

Sinking Fund vs. Emergency Fund

A Sinking fund is a way to save up for large expenses. An Emergency fund is for unexpected expenses. What is the more detailed differences of sinking vs. emergency funds? Lets start with a Sinking Fund. This fund is an account which you create to save for a specific...
Sinking Fund vs. Emergency Fund

Make a Money Plan Ahead of Time

Each month make your money plan (budget) ahead of time.  Write it out on paper or use a budgeting app/website.  Give every dollar a place to go.  Create categories, buckets, envelopes, what ever you chose to call them, but make them and divide the...
Protecting Yourself From Fraud

Protecting Yourself From Fraud

Monitoring your credit report is important to help keep you from becoming victim to financial fraud. How can you protect yourself from fraud? Protect your Social Security number. If you give out your social security number make sure you trust who you are providing it...