Looking to Deduct that Charitable Gift?

Looking to Deduct that Charitable Gift?

Five Things You Should Know About Charitable Contributions, Before You Write Them Off. Every year, I am amazed at the things people try to deduct as charitable donations. Most of the time, they’re not aware of the deduction requirements and assume most...
Sticking to a Holiday Shopping Budget

Sticking to a Holiday Shopping Budget

Every year, many start the holiday season with a shopping budget and a vow to stick to it. Yet year after year, after the gifts are unwrapped and the credit card bills and bank statements start to arrive, many are shocked at how much they really spent. Why is it so...
Sticking to a Holiday Shopping Budget1

Sticking to a Holiday Shopping Budget1

Every year, many start the holiday season with a shopping budget and a vow to stick to it. Yet year after year, after the gifts are unwrapped and the credit card bills and bank statements start to arrive, many are shocked at how much they really spent. Why is it so...
12 Small Tips for Big Savings

12 Small Tips for Big Savings

Saving money is difficult, with the cost of living constantly rising and our pay scale staying the same. Yet everyone has extra money hiding—waiting to be discovered and saved for the future. The key to finding this money is in breaking bad habits and making some...
Personal Finances and Personal Commitment

Personal Finances and Personal Commitment

Personal finances. Ugh! If you’re like me, you’ve viewed managing your finances as a chore and your least favorite thing to do. Neglecting this area of our life can cause financial strain, which leads to stress and conflict and feeling out of control. In December, I...