Day Job to Day Dreamer: Margaret Grove
Written by Jayne Madigan The woman who inspired me the most is my aunt, Margaret Grove. In her late 40’s, after raising four children and going through a difficult divorce, she decided to pursue her dream of becoming a lawyer. She went to law school and graduated at the top of her class, later becoming […]
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 […]
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 […]
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), […]
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 […]
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 […]