Building Equality Through Coworking Spaces
The concept of coworking spaces is relatively new, but they are popping up near every major city around the world. As more professionals are branching off into their own business or freelancing, coffee shops and offices are becoming crowded and boring. Coworking spaces offer a variety of plans, making them affordable for any budget. But […]
A ‘Difference Maker’: The Story of Marlene Taylor-Crawford
As an advocate for our community, it’s no surprise Jen Young, executive director of Impact46 knows powerful women in Lawrenceville. She recently had the opportunity to tell the story of Marlene Taylor-Crawford – an educator, counselor, and President of United Ebony Society. Use the link below to read more about Marlene and her impact on […]
Here’s What You Missed: February
Ahh, February – the month of love – you were so so kind to us! With multiple events going on at Cornerstone this month, we hope you found one of them to take part in. But if you couldn’t, here’s what you have to catch up on. Here’s What You Missed: Love Your Finances – […]
10 Ways to Save Money in the Next 10 Months
By Justin Ehrhardt Now that February is wrapping up, you may be two months behind on your goals! Let’s be honest, we are still writing “2018” on our papers so it is not too late to start over and get on a good path for the remaining 10 months of 2018…. I mean 2019. Most […]
Savings for Kids: Making Money Easy
The best way for our children to learn proper money management is to start teaching them at a young age. Because this practical skill is not taught in most schools, the best way they’ll learn and understand money is through you. As a parents, you have the advantage of teaching hands-on lessons and showing them […]
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), […]
5 Savings Challenges to Eliminate Debt in 2019
Every year, families set goals to save more and/or pay off debt. However, they never see their accounts grow or debts decrease. Money management has become a common issue as credit cards are economically “necessary” and the rising cost of higher education places millennials in historical amounts of debt before entering the workforce – and […]
Advice from a Dietitian
You may think talking with a dietitian would lead to your demise and a sad life of eating bland food, but you’re wrong! Jessica Jones, writer (and M.S, R.D.N., C.D.E) at SELF spoke with 27 dietitians about making better food choices without a crazy diet plan. Her post is great for anyone struggling with food […]