Couples having separate bank accounts is pretty trendy at the moment, especially among millennials. Many of them seem to be ditching the traditional route of having joint checking accounts and opting instead to keep their finances separate. But is this really a good idea? While there are many arguments for it, my opinion is that couples […]
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How To Keep Packages Safe From Porch Pirates (aka Package Thieves)
I really hope none of you have ever had experience the following scenario: You excitedly get that confirmation text that a package you ordered has been delivered at your door, only to get home and find out it’s not there.
Life Stages To Talk To A Personal Banker
I have talked before about how I learned so much about managing money from working at a bank. One thing of value I learned is how important it is to see a banker at different life stages (aka the financial life cycle). Depending on what you are doing and your circumstances at the time, you […]
How To Be An Expert Money Manager
Wouldn’t you love to be able to call yourself an expert money manager? An expert money manager is someone who takes their personal financial management seriously. It is someone that is control of their finances and their financial future. It is someone that tells their money where to go instead of their money telling them […]
5 Surefire Ways To Being More Productive
How many times have you laid your head down on your pillow at the end of the night and wondered where the day went? You had so much you wanted to accomplish but feel as though you didn’t cross nearly as much off your to do list as you had planned. You wanted to be more productive and get more done, but it just didn’t happen. Could it be that a lot got thrown at you throughout the day? Or that maybe your time-management skills just need some work?
Can You Save Enough Money Brewing Coffee at Home to Make a Difference?
How many times have you heard that one of the best things you can do to save money is to forgo your morning Starbucks coffee run and make coffee at home? I have heard it soooo many times. Lately, I have seen a lot of social media comments from people about how they are so […]