MERGING MONEY WITH A SPOUSE/ PARTNER

by Katie Brown | Jul 16, 2021 | General

MERGING MONEY WITH A SPOUSE/PARTNER After you both say, “I do,” should your financial lives connect, too? YOU FACE MANY ISSUES WHEN YOU GET MARRIED — HOW MANY CHILDREN, WHERE TO LIVE, WHERE TO VACATION — WITH FINANCES OFTEN COMMANDING SECONDARY IMPORTANCE (I.E., “YES,...

SMALL BUSINESS MONEY TIPS

by Katie Brown | Jul 9, 2021 | General

SMALL BUSINESS MONEY TIPS There are practical steps you can take to improve your company’s financial health. RUNNING A SMALL BUSINESS CARRIES WITH IT UNIQUE FINANCIAL PLANNING CHALLENGES, WITH MONEY CONCERNS AN ONGOING BURDEN FOR THOSE WHO WORK FOR THEMSELVES. After...

BANKING WITH CREDIT UNIONS vs. BIG BANKS

by Katie Brown | Jun 4, 2021 | General

BANKING WITH CREDIT UNIONS vs. BIG BANKS As you consider where to entrust your money, don’t overlook the benefits of a credit union. IF YOU’RE DISSATISFIED WITH YOUR CURRENT BANK — FEES ARE TOO HIGH OR MAYBE THE CUSTOMER SERVICE ISN’T UP TO PAR — AS YOU LOOK FOR A NEW...

MAKING SENSE OF HSAs AND FSAs

by Katie Brown | May 28, 2021 | General

MAKING SENSE OF HSAs AND FSAs Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts can save you money on healthcare expenses. HEALTHCARE IS EXPENSIVE. NO KIDDING, RIGHT. AND NO MATTER WHETHER YOURS IS BRONZE, SILVER, GOLD, OR EVEN PLATINUM, HEALTHCARE PLANS ARE...

Types of Home Loans for First-Time Buyers

by Katie Brown | May 21, 2021 | General

Types of Home Loans for First-Time Buyers Depending on personal circumstances, first-time home buyers may have many loan options. FIRST-TIME HOME BUYERS ARE OFTEN DETERRED FROM THE TRADITIONAL MORTGAGE PROCESS, WHERE A STRONG CREDIT HISTORY AND BEEFY SAVINGS ARE OFTEN...