by Manisha Thakor | Apr 1, 2013 | Blog, Budgeting
by Manisha ThakorMany people think budgets are about deprivation. As a financial adviser, I feel they are about liberation. Here’s a simple three-step plan to create a budget that you will feel excited to follow.Step #1: Understand the real purpose of a...
by Jillian Beirne | Mar 18, 2013 | Blog, Budgeting
by Jillian Beirne DaviSix years ago I was depressed, broke and deeply in debt. I had nowhere to turn. At the time, there was no such thing as a “Money Coach” (that I knew of…). But let me tell you, if that person existed, I would...
by Carl Richards | Mar 12, 2013 | Blog, Budgeting
by Carl Richards Since 2006, the American penny has cost more to make than the penny is worth. Despite that knowledge, we haven’t heard much discussion until now about stopping penny production. A few weeks ago, President Obama hinted that it may be time to say...
by Jillian Beirne | Feb 28, 2013 | Blog, Budgeting
by Jillian Beirne DaviSix years ago, I was broke. I was deeply in debt (to the tune of $30,000) and creditors called me nonstop. I felt powerless, hopeless and totally alone. It was one of the darkest times in my life. The worst part was: I thought I was...
by Loni Markman, MA, CHHC | Feb 14, 2013 | Blog, Budgeting
by Loni Markman, MA, CHHCI don’t know about you but I LOVE going out to eat. I am a total foodie, however, at times it is to my detriment. The restaurants we choose are not always the healthiest no matter what the price is. Recently, a friend turned me on to...
by Jillian Beirne | Dec 10, 2012 | Blog, Budgeting
by Jillian Beirne DaviIt’s a common scenario. You’re chugging along, getting your finances in order, paying your bills on time, keeping your spending down and brown baggin’ it to work. You are SO in control and feeling on top of the world!And then. ...