Money Management Tips Every Small Business Owner Should Know
Owning a small business comes with satisfying rewards (being your own boss? Check. Deciding what days you wear real pants? Check.). With the benefits comes the responsibility of money management. From tracking cash flow to tax prep, these best practices have a big impact when it comes to the success and sustainability of your business. […]
Time Well Spent: 5 Resources for Building Financial Capability
We’re joining forces with our partner, trusted national nonprofit GreenPath Financial Wellness, to spotlight free resources designed to help you deepen your financial capability. “Financial Capability” has been defined by the U.S. Treasury as “the capacity, based on knowledge, skills, and access, to manage financial resources effectively.” Building and maintaining financial capability is a distinct […]
Hidden Savings: Commonly Overlooked Tax Deductions
Tax filing deadlines are approaching…have you filed yet? To lessen the anxiety of the season, take this opportunity to explore overlooked deductions that can help lower your tax bill. While most people are aware of popular deductions like mortgage interest and charitable contributions, there are several lesser-known categories that can help you save. Child and […]
Making Cents: How to Choose the Right Budgeting Tool
Say it isn’t so: Mint, the popular budgeting app that has simplified money management for millions, will be shutting down on March 23, 2024. If you’re among the loyalists who will need to find a new app—or you’re simply shopping for finance apps in general—here are some tips on choosing a budgeting tool that’s right […]
New Year, New Home? Exploring Adjustable-Rate Mortgages
Will 2024 be the year you buy a home? If you’re anxious about affordability, you’re not alone. Sellers are struggling to sell and mortgage rates have reached 8% for the first time since 2000. Real estate economists predict rates will drop slightly in 2024, but not enough for real relief. One option gaining traction: Adjustable-rate […]
Budget, Learn, Grow: Free Financial Literacy Essentials
For many of us, 2023 was a challenging year in terms of navigating inflation, accommodating high-interest credit card rates, and deciphering headlines around student loan repayment. Staying on top of financial best practices is both time and energy consuming, and cost-free resources can go a long way towards alleviating stress. If you want to end […]