By Joni Lindquist Summertime is in full stride now. The kids are out of school. As you plan and prepare for your summer vacation(s), consider these 6 financial planning tips so you don’t bust your annual budget: 1. Determine Your Budget – Set aside what you...
By Joni Lindquist We all know change is hard. Altering our behavior and establishing new habits can be very difficult. Yet neuroscience is showing us how to change, with the concept of neuroplasticity. Neuroplasticity is the ability of the brain to change – to be...
By Pat Amey If you’ve finished college within the last few years, chances are you’re paying off your student loans. What happens with your student loans now that they’ve entered repayment status will have a significant impact–positive or...
By Matt Starkey One subject every student should master before heading off to college is how to manage his or her personal finances. Many students simply “spend as they go.” Unfortunately, overspending can easily become the rule, rather than the exception. An average...
By Jamie Bosse What happened? You blinked and all of a sudden Thanksgiving is over! Christmas is right around the corner, and you feel unprepared to say the least. Now what? The holiday season is notorious for causing people to overspend and maybe rack up...
