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6 New Year Resolutions You Can Actually Keep
Ugh, it’s that dreadful time of year of again-New Year. Don’t get me wrong I love the idea of starting the year off fresh with a clean slate #NewYearNewMe but it gets annoying hearing people talk about the same old resolutions every…single…year. With that being said here are 6 New Year Resolutions that you can…
Which States Save You the Most Money?
Location, location, location… Did you know that where you live has a HUGE impact on your finances? But exactly how much of an impact does location play when you’re trying to save your money? Gabrielle Olya, examined this question by investigating how many years $1 million would last in each state. Ranking of States that…
Save Money this New Year
Regularly saving money is difficult for many individuals. So to encourage you to begin save habitually, last year we challenged you to set aside at least $5 a day (approximately $150 per month). This year we want to up the ante! Let’s Really Save Money this Year It’s a New Year so we are changing…
Money Talks Podcast with Dr. Jay
The doctor will see you now! That’s right Dr. Jay, the Finance Doctor, shares his thoughts on various financial topics in our Money Talks Podcast. No topic is off limits as he explores the many nuances of money and finances from making confident financial decisions to handling money in your relationship. Schedule your appointment with…
Know Your Vice II: Traditional vs Auto-Pay
Nowadays, companies offer multiple options for you to pay your bills. Whether you choose to pay manually or have your payments automatically deducted from your account (auto-pay); as long as you pay on time, companies could care less about which option you choose. But which option is best for you? Let’s examine the benefits of…
Worst College Degrees When Pursuing a Career
Aside from having fun, college is described as an environment to gain personal growth and become a ‘well-rounded’ individual. That’s fine if you are taking classes for your own personal enrichment. But what about the people who go to college in hopes of pursing a career? For many individuals getting a college degree is the best step…
3 Simple Steps to Organizing your Finances
Did you know that the secret to achieving financial freedom is simply being organized? Your finances are dynamic which means accessing your information immediately is critically important. Unfortunately, this very challenging when your finances are cluttered and disorderly. Luckily you can successfully organize your finances by following our 3 steps. Step 1: Declutter Throw it…
Invest In Yourself!
The best way to change your financial situation is to change your mindset when it comes to handling your finances. So it’s no wonder why a popular financial phrase is to: Run your household like a business! So, let’s pretend you are an investor. As an investor your job is to make your assets [more]…
