Investing  Whether you’re new at the investing game or a long time player, putting your money to work is essential to your financial success. Investing can be risky without doing your homework to minimize risk. “Maybe you’ve been keeping your money stuffed under your mattress or in a savings account — those are options — but a better way to save for longer-term goals is to invest. By investing, you can better combat inflation, increasing [...]

The Budget Beast* Hiding Under Your Bed Budgeting can seem like an ongoing battle. Here's how to attack the budget beast with these simple steps: Prioritize your spending Determine your needs and wants Monthly budget checkups Rainy day fund Prioritizing When laying out a budgeting action plan, prioritizing may be one of the most important first steps. Figure out what your needs and wants are for the allotted amount of time and logically view your [...]