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Image source: Getty Images Whether 2021 was a good year for you, at this point, it’s almost over. But before you get ready to welcome 2022, it’s important to give your finances a close look. Here are five essential steps to take before the new year arrives. 1. Check your […]
Do you struggle with saving? This method may help you prioritize your savings goals. Saving money is an essential financial habit. Whether you’re saving for future expenses, emergencies, or retirement, having extra money set aside is beneficial. Creating a savings and investing plan is the best way to prepare for […]
In the era of Covid-19, many charitable organizations find themselves in a precarious financial position while experiencing unprecedented demand, and they could benefit greatly from the generosity of those in their community. This may present an opportunity to instill the value of giving to others in your child. If you’re […]
This fall semester is the beginning of my 25th school year in middle schools, high schools and colleges making financial literacy presentations. Regular readers know that I frequently make, and often refer to, these CARE presentations. In fact, in the school year before the pandemic shutdowns, I made over 250 […]
getty Despite developing COVID-19 strain stress, inflation woes and the hesitation that many Americans have to ring in yet another new year that doesn’t seem so new, people are planning to spend more this holiday season. A wealth of surveys suggest that consumers are feeling more comfortable shopping in stores […]