Recession-Proof Your Finances: Be Mindful.

Recession-Proof Your Finances: Be Mindful.

There’s no doubt: the economy has taken a hard hit recently, with it being revealed by economists that a recession in the United States actually began back in February, slightly ahead of the COVID-19 pandemic, and is likely already over. Though recessions and...
Tips for Saving. (It’s Easier Than You Think.)

Tips for Saving. (It’s Easier Than You Think.)

It’s payday—finally! Now, it’s time to get ahead. But after you pay all your bills, it’s sometimes an impossible game of catch-up to save money and still be a functioning adult; one who treats herself to a happy hour cocktail every so often. While...
Champagne Tastes on a Beer Budget

Champagne Tastes on a Beer Budget

Balance your wishes with your wallet. It’s a monetary maze: a big sale drops, you’re meeting friends for haute cuisine and cocktails, that dream vacation is weeks away—and bills are piling up. While it may sometimes seem impossible to enjoy the finer...
Caring for Aging Parents

Caring for Aging Parents

Thinking about the future when you’re young can be intoxicating. The freedom! The jobs! The vacations! As we age, we worry more about what the future holds, particularly with regard to our parents. Thinking about their eventual decline and mortality can prompt...
Retirement: How Much Is Enough?

Retirement: How Much Is Enough?

Are you saving enough for your retirement? Consider these tips. Count Everything! Start by determining what you’ve saved so far. That includes obvious savings, such as stock and bond investments, mutual funds, saved cash, IRAs and 401(k) plans. But don’t...