Financial Literacy
Key Takeaways Recent graduates may find themselves at a loss when it comes to managing money. Having a steady income is likely the first time they’ve encountered larger amounts of money. There are five common mistakes that people who are inexperienced with handling money tend to make. Florida’s Governor DeSantis recently passed a financial […]
Keeping Your Finances in Check
Key Takeaways It’s important to check in on your finances on a regular basis. There are three main areas to examine when you’re doing this. If you’re not sure how to start, try using a 30/60/90-day sheet. Last year, we had a blog post on the Frugal February Challenge. Whether or not you participated, […]
Four Financial Steps for the College Graduate
Key Takeaways If you’re a new college graduate starting your first job, it’s important you have an idea of what your budget will be. Some planning now will lay the foundation for good financial habits in the future. Know what your income and expenses will be, so that there aren’t any big surprises down the […]
Half the Clothes, Twice the Money
Key Takeaways When we get ready for a vacation, we typically pack too many clothes and don’t budget enough money. When we make big purchases, we tend to forget all the associated costs that come with buying the item. If you plan in some extra money beyond the main cost of what you are purchasing, […]