Calm Financial Fears by Getting Prepped

In this season of life, things are looking different than we might have expected they would. Right about now, as the weather gets warmer, we might have expected to be spending time outside in the sun with friends and family. Instead, many of us are continuing to stay home, while others may be cautiously resuming … Read more

How will you use your windfall?

You can’t always plan for it, but windfalls do occasionally happen. If you’ve received a cash gift or other kind of windfall, like a tax refund, then you might be wondering how you should use it. And the answer will depend on your situation. In this post, we’ll talk about how to prioritize your needs … Read more

What You Need to Know About the US Stimulus Checks

The economic impacts of the coronavirus pandemic are striking and may be felt for months or years to come. The good thing is there have already been new US regulations set in place to protect folks from evictions, updates to eligibility rules for unemployment benefits, and forbearance options for people with mortgages or student loans. … Read more

How to Create a Lean Version of Your Budget

We’ve talked before about creating emergency funds and plans so that you’re prepared to handle any kind of emergency that might happen. But what you also need is a slimmed down version of your budget that will operate as your new spending guide during emergencies. Lean budgets are there to help us during times of … Read more