Ramsey’s Approach to Money: Step-by-Step Ways to Grow Your Wealth
When you hear Dave Ramsey, you know a serious money talk is on its way – which we all need at some point in our lives. I originally discovered Ramsey a few years ago when my parents bought one of his books. At the time, I was early into my college career and completely ignored […]
Coupon Plug-ins for the Online Shopper
Written by Samantha Proctor As an adult, I expect to have great personal finance management and skills. However, the reality is that I hate it. This is the one responsibility that really bums me out. Shopping is my weakness and that’s not changing anytime soon. But thankfully (and for my husband’s sake) I’ve been introduced […]
Books for Budgeting Your Way to Financial Freedom
Books build knowledge, knowledge builds power, and power defeats your money enemy. Having power over your finances is the goal when you face large amounts of debt and cannot see release from credit cards and loans. To grow your understanding of budgeting and personal finances, a great resource are tried and true books. From viewing […]
Budget On The Go: Top Apps for Managing Your Finances
Budgeting without a visual component makes setting goals unrealistic. When you can’t see what’s coming and going from your account, then you cannot create a plan to become financially stable. With mobile banking, we already have the ease of real-time access to our accounts. However, if you’re not tracking your purchases (and those sneaky subscriptions), […]
Eating Healthy When You Don’t Like to Eat Healthy
Changing what you eat is difficult for many reasons. You’re trying new foods (often one’s you’ve never heard of, thought about, or cared to buy) and you find all the healthy foods are ones you just don’t like. And if we’re honest, no one really likes cauliflower – even in the form of pizza. But as […]
2019 Health Basics: On Your Mark, Get Set, Go
New year resolutions bring hope and transformation to an area of your life you want to improve or renew. For many people, health is lumped into some category of change. Whether it’s drinking more water, adding a few vegetables to your diet, exercising, or completely changing what you eat. Despite what your 2019 health resolution […]
Building Your 2019 Business Budget
In the last month of the year, you probably have a few ideas for 2019 – be it expanding your business, releasing a product, or landing a new partnership. Whatever your goals for 2019 are, I’m sure you’ve been in the process of thinking and preparing, but have you established a plan? Tara Storozynsky’s blog […]
Tips for Working the Day After Christmas
Getting back to work after any holiday requires some adjustments, but Christmas needs an extra special touch (which includes complete silence and extra coffee). If you’re lucky to have the week of Christmas off, we hope you enjoy every moment relaxing and spending time with your family. For those going back to work on the […]
Maintaining a Work-Life Balance During Christmas
Life is just busy right now. You’re planning Christmas activities around your side of the family and your spouse’s family, then there are friends and coworkers, and it’s about time someone either invented an invisibility cloak or time machine. Unfortunately, these objects don’t exist so we’re forced to live like mere mortals and instill boundaries […]
Tips for Staying Focused During the Holidays
Do you feel like you’re forgetting something? Maybe it was an ingredient in the dish you just brought to the office Christmas party or you’re not sure you put the correct name on a gift at home. Or maybe it’s just the holiday season tapping on your shoulder, distracting you from the responsibilities of work. […]