Category Archives: Additional topics

“In this world nothing can be certain, except death and taxes” (Benjamin Franklin). Taxes are an expense that everybody has to deal with throughout their life. Taxes give the government money to provide services for the public. Every adult needs to know how to pay their taxes because not paying taxes can result in legalContinue reading “Tax Planning in 2021”

This blog post is meant for you to STOP what you are doing and simply think about YOUR relationship with MONEY! (hope I didn’t scare you 🙂 ) Now, usually when people hear the word “relationship,” they automatically think about a significant other, family, or friends. Those are all significant relationships in a person’s life,Continue reading “Money & Me”

The beginning of every year provides another opportunity for improvement in our lives. Usually, people have resolutions or goals for the new year and the year of 2021 will be no different. Regardless of whether you’ve made your prior goals or resolutions a reality, your actions today will dictate what happens tomorrow. Your finances willContinue reading “Five Money Goals for 2021”

What is a credit report and credit score? A credit report and a credit score are two important pieces of information regarding your financial history. A credit report shows your actual financial history whether that’s current debt (like student loans), bill payment history, and other financial information like where you receive your income (job orContinue reading “Credit 101”

Money has been a part of everyone’s life, starting from the moment we enter the world as a baby. As we grow, the relationship with money changes just like your relationship with your parents, friends, or possibly your religion (faith). It is especially important as a young adult, to reflect on where you stand financiallyContinue reading “The Importance of Financial Goals”

“Today, roughly 70% of American students end up taking out loans to go to college. The average graduate leaves school with around $30,000 in debt and all told, some 45 million Americans owe $1.6 trillion in student loans — and counting” (Samantha Fields). If you are a current or former college student, student loans areContinue reading “How to Deal with Student Loan Debt!”