Budgeting

In practice, the sharing economy is nothing new. It’s been around for a thousand years, in fact. Societies have always shared the use of assets.

But then the internet came along, and following close behind was Big Data.

While recently assisting a friend who is researching assisted living options for a loved one, I was surprised to come across so much information available online discussing the option of retiring to live on a commercial cruise ship. I think just about everyone is familiar with the option of living in an assisted living home (i.e.

The purpose of this article is to draw attention to the basics of constructing and using a financial budget.

In recent history there has been a growing amount of concern over the financial illiteracy of our nation’s high school students. One aspect of the problem is that parents and students both assume they know what financial literacy entails, when in truth they only have part of the picture.

Congratulations if you happen to be one of the fortunate taxpayers to receive a tax refund this year! The typical refund averages around $3,000, an amount that isn’t exactly chump change, and you’re probably wondering what you should do with all that money.

Over the last several years there has been increased popularity and attention given to “leasing” as a financing alternative over the outright purchase alternative when acquiring an automobile.

The end of summer is in sight and for the younger members of the population, that means coming to grip with the end of worry free summer days. As the school buses take to the streets, the back to school sales heat up and the weather begins to cool down, you might want to take this opportunity to evaluate where your finances stand.  

Your guide to goods and services expected to increase in price in 2015.

Abraham Lincoln once said, “The best way to predict the future is to create it.” Budgeting and being organized with your money is the foundation for creating more money.