Despite sales and holiday deals, the one thing that’s often lacking at the end of the year is time. We spend tons of time finding good deals on gifts or […]
How to Teach Children Gratitude
It’s easy to want more. In many ways, we are hardwired from an early age to constantly strive for something else—something better. Sometimes that’s fine (the desire for more […]
The benefits (some financial!) of being a good neighbor
How well do you know your neighbors? Today, it’s easy to stay tucked inside the walls of your home and not bother to venture out and get to know the people […]
5 Budget-Friendly Ways to Find Your Calm
Everyone deals with stress differently. Some people might “check out” for several weeks and take a luxury vacation. Others may go on a shopping spree or treat themselves to a […]
5 Ways Working After Retirement Can Benefit You
While retirement promises the freedom of your own schedule, it also brings with it a question, for some, which can be more difficult to answer: How do I fill the […]
The hidden (and scary!) cost of commuting
If you’re like many Americans, you hardly give commuting a second thought. Making your daily drive is simply part of the job–it’s not a big deal, right? In truth, all those […]
Signs of HOPE in an Uncertain Financial Market
If you’ve been listening to the news lately, you’ve been hearing all kinds of doom and gloom predictions about the national and global economy. The global economy is slowing, we’re […]
Reducing Your Financial Footprint
No matter your view on cutting one’s carbon footprint, I think we can all agree that the world is a better place when we can all breathe fresh air, drink […]
4 Ways to Stay Healthy and Fit on a Budget
Did you know health and fitness is a $30 billion industry that has been growing consistently for the past decade? With costly gym memberships, personal trainers, smart gear (think FitBit […]
Rethinking Charitable Giving
With new tax guidelines related to charitable giving, it is difficult to know how to proceed. Now, the average donor is put in a tricky position: continue giving as […]