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What Common Tax Mistakes Are Made When Filing Returns?

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Preparing your own tax return can feel like a very bold endeavor. When it comes to filing simple short-form returns, there is less chance of making significant errors. These types of returns are pretty straight forward and require you to provide very little information. While you should proceed with care and caution, you are likely […]

Which Home Renovations Return Value and How Do I Pay For Them?

If you’re ready to take on a home renovation project this year, you’re not alone. Last year, over half of homeowners planned to spend thousands of dollars on home improvement projects. But before you join others on their HGTV-inspired ventures, think about which home renovations pay off and how you will pay for them. Which […]

How Do I Budget With A Variable Income?

Everywhere you turn, you hear having a budget is the first piece of the financial stability puzzle. But how do you create a budget when your income varies month to month? If you’re self-employed or only earn commission, you know one month you can make it rain, and the next, you’re in a drought. But […]

What Is the Pink Tax? (And Are You Paying It?)

Women pay an average of $1,350 a year just for being women. For all the gender equality strides that have been made, it’s still difficult to be a woman in 2019. Women still only make 80.5 cents for every dollar men make, according to the Institute for Women’s Policy Research. There were only 24 women heading […]

What Savings Goals Should I Focus On First?

You’ve been working hard to cut expenses and quit living paycheck to paycheck. You negotiated a raise or landed a higher-paying job. Your side gig is creating a buffer in your budget. No matter the reason, it’s time to put the extra money in your bank account to work. But now you’ve got questions on […]

What Is Job Burnout And What Should I Do If I Have It?

You might spend tons of money and years in college preparing for a career. You may start a job out of high school, and work your way up to management. Or instead, you’ve taken an entrepreneurial route dedicating incredible amounts of time, energy, and money building a business. Few could question how hard you work […]

How Much Homeowners Insurance Do I Need And What Will It Cover?

The biggest purchase of your life is your house. Whether you’re preparing to close on a house or looking at a renewal bill for your current home’s insurance, you have questions about homeowners insurance coverage and its cost. Frequently asked home insurance policy questions relate to the amount of insurance you need and the type of […]

Is A Gym Membership Worth It Or A Waste Of Money?

You’re working hard to pay down debt, build an emergency fund, save for your children’s college years, or fund for retirement. (Maybe all of those!) You’re also determined to improve your health and reduce stress too. But when you pay your gym membership each month, you ask yourself if you’re wasting money you could be […]

Should I Make Resolutions, Set Goals, Or Build Positive Habits?

A new start. A fresh beginning. Time to turn the page. Whatever words you use to describe the ushering in of a new year, it’s that time again – Happy New Year! A time when many people focus on making positive changes in their lives. Do you make New Year’s resolutions? Have you shifted to […]

Is Stressing Out Over Money Hurting Your Health?

You hate to admit it, but even if you don’t say it out loud, “I’m so stressed out” describes how you feel most of the time. Work is stressful. Getting the kids to daycare, school, and to all of their activities is stressful. Helping your aging parents is stressful. Dealing with a challenging medical situation […]

What Is A Good Way To Get Started With Budgeting?

Each time you’ve pulled out your credit card this month, it’s bothered you more. This was supposed to be the year to for starting a budget, building an emergency fund, and quitting living paycheck to paycheck. But your New Year’s resolution to take control of your money lasted until the holiday bills showed up in […]

Financial Professional Designations: What Do All Those Letters Mean?

There’s a myriad of reasons people seek advice and support when it comes to their personal finances. Some people need immediate guidance to deal with a financial crisis. Others are looking for long-term assistance to meet financial goals. If you need advice on a specific aspect of your finances such as investing, you can find […]

How Can I Save Money On Prescription Medications?

According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, well over 4 billion retail prescription drugs were filled at pharmacies in the United States in 2017. If you’re generally healthy, have good insurance, and only need to fill a prescription a few times a year (or less), you may not worry about how to save money on prescription medications. […]

What Is #GivingTuesday And How Can I Get Involved?

You may have spent the last few days in stores or online getting some of your holiday shopping done. The #BlackFriday deals you found along with a few #CyberMonday specials saved you a lot of money. You even stuck to your holiday budget because of the deep discounts offered by retailers! Shopping isn’t the only […]

What Should I Do About Fraudulent Credit Card Activity?

While you’re working hard to find great deals and optimize your holiday shopping, criminals are working hard to steal and use your credit card information. If you haven’t experienced an unauthorized charge on a credit card yet, you probably know someone who’s been a victim of fraudulent credit card activity. Thieves don’t wait for the […]

Are Gift Cards Or Cash The Better Gift?

You want to give the perfect gift. But you also don’t want to buy the wrong size or give a duplicate item. We’ve all been there, and it seems most of us have discovered a fix. But are gift cards or cash a better option? In recent years, gift cards have seen a boom in […]

What Should I Do With The House, Sell Or Rent It Out?

There are plenty of reasons why you might find yourself thinking about selling a house or renting it out. You may be moving up from a starter home or downsizing from a larger home. Or perhaps you’re relocating for a job, combining households, or inheriting a house from a family member. No matter what position […]

Is A Credit Union The Best Place For My Money?

Whether you’re moving to a new city, filling out payroll forms for your new job, or reviewing financial statements at month end – your money and where you keep it are on your mind. If you’re looking for a new place to put your money or if you’re tired of paying big fees at your […]

What Is The Best Way To Budget For A New Pet?

Furry friends bring so much love to your house, but just like new human babies, they also carry additional expense. Before you decide to bring one home, you need to know how to prepare your budget for a new pet. Let’s dive into some of the costs you’re likely to encounter, and how can you save on […]

Is It Smart To Use A HELOC As An Emergency Fund?

If you’re lucky, you go about life without facing too many events you’d call true emergencies. But even the most “glass half-full” adults understand the phrase hoping for the best has an important ending…preparing for the worst. For many people, that preparation involves saving at least 3-6 months of expenses in an emergency fund, maybe […]

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What Common Tax Mistakes Are Made When Filing Returns?

Which Home Renovations Return Value and How Do I Pay For Them?

How Do I Budget With A Variable Income?

What Is the Pink Tax? (And Are You Paying It?)

What Savings Goals Should I Focus On First?

What Is Job Burnout And What Should I Do If I Have It?

How Much Homeowners Insurance Do I Need And What Will It Cover?

Is A Gym Membership Worth It Or A Waste Of Money?

Should I Make Resolutions, Set Goals, Or Build Positive Habits?

Is Stressing Out Over Money Hurting Your Health?

What Is A Good Way To Get Started With Budgeting?

Financial Professional Designations: What Do All Those Letters Mean?

How Can I Save Money On Prescription Medications?

What Is #GivingTuesday And How Can I Get Involved?

What Should I Do About Fraudulent Credit Card Activity?

Are Gift Cards Or Cash The Better Gift?

What Should I Do With The House, Sell Or Rent It Out?

Is A Credit Union The Best Place For My Money?

What Is The Best Way To Budget For A New Pet?

Is It Smart To Use A HELOC As An Emergency Fund?

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