7 Online Banking Safety Tips You Should Know
Banking online has made managing money a lot more convenient than it used to be. We don’t have to visit the bank to transfer our funds, or wait for the next paper statement to know what the balance is. All that information is at our fingertips. But while online banking has made things easier for…
5 Mini-Makeovers to Spruce Up Your Home
Whether you live in a house or an apartment, changing your surroundings can make you feel like you just moved in. Here are five mini-makeovers you can complete in a weekend at little to no cost: Paint a WallPaint Your CabinetsUse SlipcoversBuy a RugRearrange Your Furniture Paint a Wall Are your walls the same neutral…
3 Financial Tips for Starting a Business
In 1975, a young Bill Gates dropped out of Harvard to start developing software out of a garage and focus on building his Microsoft company. The following year, college dropouts Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak began building the Apple I, the first personal computer. The stories of these tech moguls are what every entrepreneur dreams…
4 Best Practices to Safeguard Against Identity Theft
Identity theft continues to be a growing problem, especially as we rely more on technology to conduct business that involves entering our personal information online. Despite understanding the threat of having our identity stolen, many of us are lackadaisical about protecting it. In a 2017 survey conducted by credit reporting giant Experian, 81% of respondents…
Teaching Your Child the Value of a Dollar
You’re never too young or too old to learn about money and become financially savvy. As soon as your child knows how to count and understands the principles of numbers, you can start teaching them about money and brush up on your skills along the way by following these simple how-tos. How to Save With…
The Difference Between a Traditional and a Roth IRA
No matter your age, you should begin saving for your retirement as soon as you land your first job. According to a 2017 Federal Reserve survey, less than two-fifths of adults age 18 and older believe they are on track with their retirement savings. Participating in an employer-sponsored retirement program is the easiest way to…