Talking finances can be taboo for a lot of people. Many think it’s intrusive or invasive to have these conversations. With that being said, how much time is used to discuss money within our own families? As a child, money really doesn’t hold the same value as it does in our adulthood. Children only think …
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Your home is often a reflection of your thoughts. Would you consider yourself a minimalist, moderate consumer or a maximalist (not to be confused with having a cluttered space)? No matter where you fall in the spectrum, there’s always room to improve. Let’s explore ways to freshen up your finances and your living space. Purge, …
There is no shortage of directives being given to us on how to navigate with our money. Do this, don’t do that, have this amount saved, invest in this for now-but wait, that stock just tanked, so invest in this instead. Our brains are left swirling with information. Some we act on and others we …
Are you a small business owner? Working on the next big idea to launch out into the world? Did you know that most small business owners (75%) depend on personal capital to fund their businesses (U.S. Census)? Good news. FICO has committed to educating consumers through their national Score A Better Future program. This program brings together …
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Opportunities are plentiful to become a freelancer. Maybe you have skills that have been self-taught, or you picked up a bit of know how while working in Corporate America. Regardless of how your talents came about, you can increase or decrease your commitment level to freelancing in unison with your own personal and financial goals. …
When you think about wellness, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? For many, physical activity such as running, a quick gym trip or yoga would naturally come up in conversation. However, there is so much more that ensures we operate at our best capacity. Let’s dig into a few reasons why maintaining our …
COVID-19 has truly changed the course in which we see the world and our finances. Initially when the pandemic started in March of 2020, many of us were in a frenzy. Some of us were unaware of how we would cover living expenses if laid off and many became worried because of the slow turnaround …
Remember how taxing it felt when you were surrounded by debt with what seemed to be no way out. How much relief did you feel when you were able to reduce it? Let’s explore three ways to to prevent debt once you’ve gotten rid of it. Stabilize debt The first step to freeing yourself from …
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When people prepare to purchase a home, the excitement of home tours and scoping out neighborhoods become a priority. Envisioning furniture placement and preplanning celebrations with loved ones can get in the way of the first real step that’s essential to any home buying experience – your credit. Generally there is a soft pull first …