The Real Price of School: What Back-to-School Lists Don’t Tell You
You’ve bought the pencils, notebooks, and glue sticks. You survived the school supply aisle and think you're done. The truth is the upcoming school year's costs are just getting started! Here’s some other elements of the school year's true costs and how to stay ahead...
Reputation Rescue: Smart Ways to Handle Bad Business Reviews
Reputation Rescue: Smart Ways to Handle Bad Business Reviews A negative online review can be frustrating, especially when you work hard to provide a great product or service. How you respond to the negative review, though, may matter more than the review itself. Here...
From Chaos to Covered: Your Family’s Financial Emergency Blueprint
From Chaos to Covered: Your Family's Financial Emergency Blueprint Building and reviewing an emergency plan can help your family know what to do in a crisis – especially if the next one is financial. Here's how to create your own family financial emergency plan,...
Becoming What We See and Hear: The Quiet Power of Influence
Becoming What We See and Hear: The Quiet Power of Influence We like to think we're in control of our decisions. But the truth is, much of what we do is shaped by influence – often subtly, sometimes blatantly – through what we see, hear, and experience every day....
Creative Ideas to Cut Your Food Bill (No Ramen Required)
Creative Ideas to Cut Your Food Bill (No Ramen Required) You don't need to survive on sodium-packed ramen or become a full-time coupon clipper to shrink your grocery bill. In the age of rising food prices and shrinking portions, here are several ways that smart...
Custodial Accounts for Kids
Custodial Accounts for Kids: Understanding the Trade-offs of This Great Teaching Tool Many parents rely on piggy banks and birthday cash to teach kids about money. But more are now turning to custodial accounts – a hands-on way for children to learn about saving and...
Common Tax Questions
Common Tax Questions What everyone is wondering Here are several of the most common tax questions and their answers. But like most things, there can be exceptions, so if in doubt always ask for help. What happens to a loan if it's forgiven? The IRS generally considers...
Be Prepared for Surprise Business Expenses
Be Prepared for Surprise Business Expenses Getting a bill for an unexpected expense can put a dent in your business’s cash flow. Here are some tips your business can use to handle these unforeseen bumps in the road. Stick to a reconciliation schedule. Know how much...
Money Management Tips for Couples
Money Management Tips for Couples Couples consistently report finances as the leading cause of stress in their relationship. Here are a few tips to avoid conflict with your long-term partner or spouse. Be transparent. Be honest with each other about your financial...
The Secret Life of Everyday Gadgets
The Secret Life of Everyday Gadgets: What Your Devices Are Doing When You're Not Using Them You put your phone down. Close your laptop. Step away from the smart speaker. You think you’ve hit pause, that the lights go out and the gadgets sleep. But no. The show goes...