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The Feel Good Guide to Charitable Giving
You don’t have to be among the wealthy to make an impact with charitable giving. When you give to charity, you not only help others, but you benefit yourself as well.
How to Make Moving Easier and Less Stressful
Knowing what to expect can help you lessen the stress and expense of moving. Here are some things to think about before, during and after your move.
How to Teach Your Children Good Financial Literacy Skills
Teaching your children financial literacy is one of the most important jobs you have as a parent, but it’s not necessarily one that comes naturally. Here are a few ways you can pass along this necessary life skill.
7 Ways to Reduce Financial Stress
Being worried about money is the number one cause of stress for Americans, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Here are seven ways you can reduce financial stress in your life.
Financially Savvy Ways to Travel
Traveling can be expensive, but it doesn’t have to ruin your budget. Use these strategies to plan a vacation that won’t break the bank.
Shut It Down! The Financial Planning Lessons from the Government Shutdown
While the President and Congress are feuding over funding governmental operations, some federal workers are not being paid. As the length of the shutdown grows, some are getting concerned about how it will affect their lives.
How to Succeed at Reaching Your Goals in 2019
Many people set aside time before January 1st to make promises to themselves to do better in one or more areas of their lives. However, statistics show that only 9.2 percent of people ever achieve their New Year’s resolutions. Here are the steps that I use in my goal setting process.
5 Things You Can Do Before the End of 2018 Regarding Your Finances
As we head into the uncertainty that is 2019, here are some things you can still do this year to make sure you are prepared financially for the year to come.
The Tax Cut and Jobs Act (TCJA): A Personal Story
Earlier this year, I wrote how the TCJA passed by Congress last December would be a vexing problem for tax planning issues. It seems as if concerns about higher tax burdens being faced by middle- to upper-middle-income families may be overblown.