NEWS YOU CAN USE
Teaching Children About Money
Teaching Children About Money Whether to your own children, grandchildren, and nieces and nephews or the child of a close friend, one of the most important things you can teach is how to manage money and invest for the future. The Three-Jar Allowance To[...]
Tax Planning
TAX PLANNING You can legitimately reduce the tax you owe by planning ahead. Retirement Account Contributions By keeping an eye on the tax consequences for your every day financial decisions, you can lower your tax bill. For example, lower taxable income means you pay[...]
Checking Out Charities
CHECKING OUT CHARITIES Many people associate giving with charity, and donating money to help those who are in need. You can also make donations to organizations that support causes that you believe in. There are other kinds of giving as well. For example, you can[...]
ENVELOPE BUDGETING
ENVELOPE BUDGETING While traditional envelope budgeting may feel a little extreme, there are plenty of ways to make the philosophy behind it work for you. Traditional Envelope Budgeting The idea behind envelope budgeting is pretty straightforward. You take your paycheck, cash it, and divide[...]
Finding Funds in an Emergency
Wondering what to do in an emergency if you don’t have an emergency fund? Consider these options.
Recognizing and Avoiding Scams
Scammers will do all they can to get your money or information. The best way to defend yourself is to prepare and recognize red flags.
