It is no secret that we are in desperate economic times. Unemployment is high, job availability is low, and we still continue to battle COVID-19. While times are tough on many people’s wallets, their spirit of holiday giving does not necessarily cease. So, how can you evaluate gift-giving and frugality at the same time this […]
Wedding vows: check. Awesome reception: check. Relaxing dreamy honeymoon: check. Now what? It’s easy for couples to get caught up in the midst of planning and executing a wedding. It’s a very big day for couples, and it requires a lot of attention to detail for several moving parts and pieces. But once the festivities […]
It’s that time of year again: back-to-school shopping. Pencils, planners, uniforms, and other supplies are on the list or in our online shopping cart. This year, however, things may look a little different in the midst of COVID-19. There are items that might be on your supply list that have not been in previous years. […]
“Desperate times call for desperate measures.” We all feel the weight of this when it comes to COVID-19, but a pandemic isn’t the only time where our friends and loved ones are in financial straits. It’s not uncommon for those who are in financial hardship to ask for personal friends and family for loans. Many […]
Congratulations! You’ve just tied the knot. You’re unwrapping all the gifts you received now that you’re back from your honeymoon, and you’re starting your lives together under one roof. April rolls around, and it’s time to file taxes. You see a little checkbox for married (how cute?!), but you see there are more options: Married […]
While the hotter weather is a sign of summer and vacation skies, there could be an increase in your electric bill, and no one enjoys seeing that increase. Many often wonder why their electric bill increases so much throughout the summer months, and the answer is simple- most of us in summer months need all […]
As we navigate our way through Phase I of recovery, it is time (if you already haven’t), to reassess financial routines and have a better understanding of how this ordeal has affected your household and how it affects it moving forward. We understand that there are various aspects of how this can look in every […]
So you’ve found out that you’re expecting a bundle of joy in just a few months—congratulations! Having a baby is a very special time. While there are tons to do beforehand like preparing the nursery, choosing the right doctors, and remaining healthy, there’s also financial planning to be done. While it may seem a long […]
While it might feel like summer is just beginning, August will be here before we know it. We know it’ll be soon that we need to address all things back to school and how to approach them. It can seem daunting with uniforms, school supplies, and other costs, but there are ways to keep yourself […]
School is out, you’ve taken family vacation, and spending long summer days with the kids at home, longing for some summer fun has begun. Movies, put-put golf, and other activities are great, but they can be costly. How can you keep your kids entertained without breaking the bank? We have a few ideas in mind […]