Written by Chris O’Shea Are you ready for the unexpected? When a financial disaster strikes, you want to be prepared. There are some things you can do to be ready. Here’s a quick guide to prepping for a financial emergency. Budget First Make sure you have a solid household budget in place. If your finances...Read More

Written by Chris O’Shea Use your budget as a tool to pay off debt. If you’re struggling with debt, you can use a simple budget to dig yourself out. Yes, a simple budget is a great way to deal with debt. It provides a framework that will guide you to eventually being debt-free. Here’s what...Read More

Written by Jean Chatzky Consider these strategies for handling life’s financial surprises. Do one thing: If you don’t have an emergency fund, start now by setting aside a small amount every week in a separate account from the one you use to pay your monthly bills. If you tuck away just $10 a week, you can...Read More

Written by Chris O’Shea Learn more about credit boosting services. A credit score is important, which is why so many people are looking for alternative ways to improve credit like boosting services. After all, these products claim to gather unconventional items — like on-time payments for streaming services — and use them to improve your...Read More

Written by Chris O’Shea How much to budget for some common surprise expenses. According to a recent report, 56 percent of American adults have dealt with a “surprise expense” within the last year. The average cost of that expense was a whopping $5,500. What does that mean? It means a healthy emergency fund is necessary. Here’s a...Read More

Written by Chris O’Shea How to reach short-term financial goals. It’s helpful to have financial goals. For those goals that you want to achieve within a year or two, the time is now to get things in motion. Here are some ways you can set yourself up for short-term goal success. 1. Create or Revise...Read More

With Information from Silent Push Cybersecurity researchers at Silent Push have uncovered a sophisticated phishing campaign leveraging malicious Google Ads to execute payroll redirect scams. The attackers purchase search ads using branded keywords to push their phishing pages to the top of search engine results, effectively tricking users into visiting fake websites. Targeting High-Profile Organizations...Read More

Written by Chris O’Shea How to lend money to loved ones. They say money and friends don’t mix, and there’s certainly some truth to that. One day you might find yourself in a situation where you are pondering lending money to a loved one. If that happens, consider the following before going through with the...Read More

We are proud to share our beautiful new, limited edition calendar featuring Chinese paintings by Julia Burke! Check out each month below. January 2024  February 2024 March 2024 April 2024 May 2024 June 2024 July 2024 August 2024 September 2024 October 2024 November 2024 December 2024Read More

Written by Jean Chatzky Here’s a primer on when and why you may need life insurance protection. Do One Thing: If you already have a life insurance policy at work, check with your HR department for a full explanation of benefits so you know exactly what your loved ones will receive in case something happens to...Read More