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Should You Borrow Money From Friends or Family?

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Have an unexpected expense? Between jobs? Don’t have quite enough money saved for a down payment on a home? Whatever the reason, if you’re in a tight financial situation, you might consider borrowing money from family or friends. But should you borrow money from friends or family? There’s more than money to consider before you […]

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 […]

Guardian & Conservatorships: What’s Involved When Caring For An Adult?

We know the thought of creating an estate plan might make your head spin. But failing to do so can cause way more mind-numbing, stressful, and time-consuming efforts later. Creating power of attorney (POA) documents as part of an estate plan assigns an individual the authority to make decisions in financial or medical matters for […]

Touch The World Through Giving To These Charities

In today’s world, technology and travel make it easier than ever to explore the globe. They also make it easier to give on an international level and make a difference around the world. In addition to making donations to causes you care about, you can also give your time to make a worldwide impact–sometimes without […]

Make A Difference On A National Level, Charities Who Need Your Support

It’s important to take care of our neighborhoods and communities, and there are plenty of ways to get involved on a local level. However, the interconnectedness of our towns and cities thanks to travel and technology means that helping at a national level is equally important. These are some ways that you can give on […]

What Are The Best Ways To Save Money On Teen Car Insurance?

It seems like just yesterday your teenager was in a children’s car seat. But now your teen is ready to borrow the keys. You might have mixed emotions about them getting behind the wheel. But you’re definitely concerned about the cost of adding your teen to your auto insurance policy. Luckily, there are plenty of […]

Giving On A Local Level To Impact Your Community

One reason people are sometimes reluctant to give is that they can’t always see or feel the effects of their generosity. Another obstacle is that some people don’t know if it’s better to donate time or money. This list of ways to give on a local level has something for everyone, regardless of your budget […]

Donating On A Personal Level [Hair, Blood, Living Donations, Etc.]

One of the most challenging questions each person has to answer for themselves is how charitable giving fits into their money journey and their life. So many factors can influence how we feel about giving. One of the most significant reservations people have is that they might not feel financially ready to give. Regardless of […]

How Can Networking Help My Business Thrive?

At its core, networking is about meeting people and expanding your circle so you can get more done and make a more extensive impact. Often viewed as a helpful tool for job seekers who need to connect with hiring managers, networking is just as critical for entrepreneurs to grow their businesses too. Think about it. […]

Financial Abuse – How Do You Identify It And Who Can Help? [Resources and Hotlines]

Note: This post may contain triggers for those who have been in abusive relationships or been through sexual assault. What is Financial Abuse? Financial abuse is when the person ‘in power’ – the abuser – controls their victim’s access to money, including: Controlling their spending Stealing their money, credit, property, or identity Denying them access […]

How Can You Avoid Financial Mistakes In A Divorce?

Divorce affects people on every level – mentally, physically, emotionally, and even socially. Financially, it has the potential to be a complete disaster as it’s not difficult to make mistakes. Financial mistakes women make when going through a divorce include: Focusing too much on small details Thinking short-term Denying poor financial habits Seeking revenge Relying […]

Is Hiring A Coach Worth The Money? (And Do I Need One?)

You’re ready to make a significant change or to improve some part of your life. But you’re struggling to do it on your own. You’re finding it challenging to stay on top of “all the things” to know or with motivation or mindset to reach your goal. Whether the changes we want to make or […]

How Do I Adopt An Abundance Mindset and Why Is It Important?

As you navigate day-to-day life, you face plenty of challenges. Dealing with issues at work, at home, or with personal situations can be a real struggle. Another thing you might find difficult is accepting responsibility for your happiness and success. While you do plenty of things right, you may not realize you’re setting up barriers […]

What Is The Best Way To Handle A Difficult Work Colleague?

You landed your dream job but it’s turned into a nightmare because of a difficult colleague in the office. You’ve been a happy employee for years and a new hire is now causing you more stress than you deserve. Maybe you’re re-thinking your whole career after taking time off because of a situation with a […]

What Is A Financial Mission Statement? Why And How Do I Create One?

Staying focused on your financial goals can be difficult. You know what they are. And you know you’ll be better off if you stick to them. But you also have a lot going on in your life, and it can be hard to remain dedicated to something just floating around in your head. If you’re […]

How Do I Maintain Friendships When Incomes And Money Values Differ?

Most of us start our adult lives with lifestyles like those of our friends. The phrase “living like a broke college student” applies to many in young adulthood. At this point, everyone’s trying to keep expenses low – and score free food and entertainment whenever possible. But, as you grow older, things change. You settle […]

Am I Frugal Or Cheap? [How To Tell And Why It Matters]

Whether you just embraced the concept or you’ve had a focus on becoming financially independent for years, you’re building good money habits and saving for the future. In order to save more, you may be tracking expenses, using a budget, working side hustles or adopting a minimalist lifestyle. You might even do all of those […]

How Do I Handle Office Gifting And Soliciting To Not Go Broke?

Like you, your co-worker’s lives are bigger than their jobs. They have birthdays, weddings, start families, retire, and have to sell their kid’s fundraising trinkets. Often, these personal events spill over into the workplace. Depending on the size of your company, it may seem like the celebration collection plate, or fundraiser order form is getting […]

Postnuptial Agreements: Who Needs Them And Why?

A wedding is an exciting time. There’s beautiful flowers, dresses, and celebrations. The couple vows to a lifetime of love, respect, and commitment to one another. When they enter into their life together, they’re happy and content, and they never expect that to change. But they can’t predict the future. Unfortunately, people fall ill, incur […]

Mom and Dad, We Need to Talk (About Your Finances) [Book Review]

Whether you have your financial house in order or you’re still learning to manage your money, you might find yourself in the position of taking charge of your parent’s finances. If you think you and your parents are too young to worry about their financial futures, please reconsider. While we all hope our Mom’s and […]

What Are The Best Ways To Help Aging Parents Financially?

Whether you’re just starting to take control of your finances or already working toward financial independence, you might also be thinking about a common financial fear – your aging parents and their money. Are they financially prepared for retirement? Is their retirement plan to just keep working? Will they need your financial help? The answers […]

Sharing Living and Relationship Expenses: How Do We Make It Fair?

You’ve decided it’s time to move in together. It’s a big step in your relationship, and you’re excited about the future. You’ll have to each decide which of your belongings you can share in your new place. Another thing you’ll have to figure out? How to share expenses when living together. The best way to […]

Is The Savings From Living With Roommates Worth It?

You remember talking as a teenager about how great it would be to move out of your parents’ house. Getting an apartment with friends or heading off to a college dorm – any place where you’d have some freedom and ability to make your own decisions. Leaving the “nest” usually means moving in with others […]

Why Do So Many People Break Up Over Money?

Research shows the more couples argue over money, the more likely their relationship is to break up over money or cause divorce in a marriage. Why? Because it’s about more than just money… When you argue about money, you’re arguing about issues going deeper than the actual dollars and cents. And these are powerfully emotional […]

What Are The Best Ways For Keeping My Family Safe From Identity Theft?

Thanks to data breach after data breach, online security and identity theft are at the forefront of most adults’ minds. Most of us work pretty hard to keep ourselves safe online. We log out of public computers after using them. We create different usernames. And we change our passwords regularly. We even resist the urge […]

Join the community making money a verb

Should You Borrow Money From Friends or Family?

What Is #GivingTuesday And How Can I Get Involved?

Guardian & Conservatorships: What’s Involved When Caring For An Adult?

Touch The World Through Giving To These Charities

Make A Difference On A National Level, Charities Who Need Your Support

What Are The Best Ways To Save Money On Teen Car Insurance?

Giving On A Local Level To Impact Your Community

Donating On A Personal Level [Hair, Blood, Living Donations, Etc.]

How Can Networking Help My Business Thrive?

Financial Abuse – How Do You Identify It And Who Can Help? [Resources and Hotlines]

How Can You Avoid Financial Mistakes In A Divorce?

Is Hiring A Coach Worth The Money? (And Do I Need One?)

How Do I Adopt An Abundance Mindset and Why Is It Important?

What Is The Best Way To Handle A Difficult Work Colleague?

What Is A Financial Mission Statement? Why And How Do I Create One?

How Do I Maintain Friendships When Incomes And Money Values Differ?

Am I Frugal Or Cheap? [How To Tell And Why It Matters]

How Do I Handle Office Gifting And Soliciting To Not Go Broke?

Postnuptial Agreements: Who Needs Them And Why?

Mom and Dad, We Need to Talk (About Your Finances) [Book Review]

What Are The Best Ways To Help Aging Parents Financially?

Sharing Living and Relationship Expenses: How Do We Make It Fair?

Is The Savings From Living With Roommates Worth It?

Why Do So Many People Break Up Over Money?

What Are The Best Ways For Keeping My Family Safe From Identity Theft?

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