by Savvy Ladies | Mar 12, 2020 | Blog, Family Finances
by Ann Garcia1. Have you talked with your parents about how much they’re willing to pay for college?Most families finance college through a combination of savings, cash flow and borrowing. A short-cut to how much you can afford is to add ¼ of your college savings, the...
by Ted James | Mar 5, 2020 | Blog, Family Finances, Personal Growth
By: Ted James Moving out on your own for the first time can be exciting, scary, and confusing all at the same time. And when it comes to your finances, there are several things you should be prepared to handle. Saving money, raising your credit score, building credit,...
by Emily Graham | Aug 13, 2019 | Blog, Family Finances
By: Emily GrahamBeing pregnant is a wonderful experience, but it can be worrisome too. Many moms-to-be get overwhelmed with concern about the baby’s health, the challenges of motherhood, and the financial stresses of being pregnant and having a baby. Let’s look at the...
by Savvy Ladies | Mar 8, 2019 | Blog, Family Finances
March 8th is International Women’s Day. It is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity. This year’s theme is #BalanceforBetter. Better...
by Savvy Ladies | Feb 7, 2019 | Blog, Budgeting, Family Finances, Taxes
2018 Marginal Income Tax Rates and BracketsRevised Income Brackets and Marginal Tax Rates What are marginal tax rates? It’s the percentage of your income that you pay in taxes. Good news –the brackets (or income ranges) were lowered so most of...
by Liz Wolfe | Nov 5, 2018 | Blog, Family Finances
By: Liz WolfeI recently read a moving and insightful book called 365 Thank Yous: The Year a Simple Act of Daily Gratitude Changed My Life by John Kralik. It’s a true story of a man who completely turned his life around when he decided to write a thank you...