7 Habits to Boost Your Savings

The past few years have highlighted the need to have savings. Life is nothing if not unpredictable, and savings, whether for an emergency, your future, or your spring break trip, is a key piece of living a financially healthy life.  When starting to save, most people look at their expenses and income, and this is…

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6 Easy Rules for Budgeting with Irregular Income

Having a plan for our money keeps us on track and lets us work towards our savings and investing goals. But how do you make a plan when your income varies? Whether you’re an employee whose hours vary or an entrepreneur starting your own business, having irregular income can often seem like a hurdle to…

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5 Secrets to Saving When Interest Rates are High

It’s no secret inflation has been on the rise for the last several months. This increase in inflation has led to a decrease in spending power for consumers. The squeeze inflation puts on already tight budgets can make it difficult to find ways to save. But, saving right now has its advantages. One of the…

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Everything You Need to Know About Inflation

It’s almost impossible to turn on the news or scroll the headlines today and not be confronted by rising inflation. With an inflation rate of 8.5% in July, it is easy to see why.  The government typically works to target 2% inflation to keep price changes low while encouraging economic growth. So the high inflation…

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How to Cash a Check and Pay Bills Without a Bank Account

According to a report by the FDIC (Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation) in 2019, 5.4% of households in American were unbanked or had no bank accounts. There are several reasons that someone may not have a bank account. Past financial mistakes like too many overdraft fees or bounced checks can make it hard to open a…

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