When you look back at all the cell phones you’ve owned through the years I bet it would surprise you. When you think about it, no other consumer electronic product has gone through more changes and upgrades than the cell phone. From the very first cell phone I owned in the 1990s to now, it […]
When you look back at all the cell phones you’ve owned through the years I bet it would surprise you. When you think about it, no other consumer electronic product has gone through more changes and upgrades than the cell phone. From the very first cell phone I owned in the 1990s to now, it […]
Let’s face it, at this point, our New Year’s resolutions have either fizzled or become fantastic new habits. With that said, it’s a good time to get focused on something new. Since our finances have the capacity to improve our overall well-being, why not start this year brainstorming financial goals? To get this underway, ask […]
Another holiday season is over, yet many will still be paying for it in January, February and beyond. Are you one of those who charge holiday expenses that go beyond your budget? Or do you skip paying bills in December so you can afford gifts, and then play catch up in the following months? Here are […]
It’s the biggest shopping day of the year! Do you have your list? Before you head out the door in the wee hours of the morning, we’d like to offer you a few points to consider when it comes to chasing down the best deals. How much are you willing to spend? How will you […]
The New Hampshire unemployment rate is at an all-time low of 2.7%. This means there are hundreds of job openings. “Help Wanted” signs are hanging in the windows of many stores and restaurants, but how do you locate jobs available outside of the retail and service industries? Looking and applying for a job is now […]
It was recently reported that 143 million American consumers’ personal identifiable data maintained by Equifax, one of the nation’s three major credit reporting agencies, had been breached. In 2016, over 500 million e-mail accounts at Yahoo were also breached. Do I have your attention yet? Data breaches of this magnitude raise the risk of identity […]
We all know we need to save money, but many people struggle to establish and maintain a savings plan. As a financial coach I hear a lot of reasons why people can’t save: “I don’t make enough money to save…my children need …. (fill in the blank)…I never have anything left over after I pay […]
Lately, I’ve been giving my time management skills much thought, trying to figure out how I can make life run more smoothly around my household. You see, I’m in the process of moving, and that has thrown a giant wrench into my plans for the summer. June has been a little bumpy when it comes […]
A friend of mine always says, “There’s an app for just about everything.” And when I went looking for an app to help my husband and me with budgeting, I found plenty! Planning and tracking your spending can be done efficiently, quickly and on-the-go. An app that’s convenient makes it more likely that I’ll use […]