Financial Resource of the Week – www.SmartAboutMoney.org
Smart About Money provides helpful tips and online resources to those needing guidance and advice regarding personal finances.
The site provides information regarding topics such as Major Life Events, Health and Family, Starting Off Right, Major Purchases, Crisis and Emergencies along with a multitude of other resources. Continue reading “Financial Resource of the Week – www.SmartAboutMoney.org” »
Saving Money – Tips to Help You Get Ahead
Saving money can be tough. For most people it takes hard work, dedication and follow through. I’ve compiled a handful of tips I feel can help you get ahead and start saving.
Everyone wants your money…okay, perhaps not everyone, but lets face it, businesses want your money. There are specialists out there that thrive on figuring out how to get you to part with your hard earned dollars regardless if you need what they are selling or not. Continue reading “Saving Money – Tips to Help You Get Ahead” »
Back to School Shopping Tips
Back to school shopping can be quite expensive if you go unprepared.
I’ve compiled a list of things you can do to get the most out of your shopping experience and take advantage of the many back to school sale offers.
Financial Resource of the Week – USDA SNAP-Ed
Meal planning, grocery shopping and budgeting tips are provided in abundance on the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) website. Most documents are .pdf files that can be downloaded and printed and are made available for self use or for use in the classroom. Continue reading “Financial Resource of the Week – USDA SNAP-Ed” »
Financial Resource of the Week – www.MyMoney.gov
Financial Resource of the Week
Go check out www.MyMoney.gov, the United States government’s website that’s mission is to teach all Americans the basics of financial education. This site collects information from 20 Federal agencies and Bureaus designed to inform and educate. Continue reading “Financial Resource of the Week – www.MyMoney.gov” »
KTVQ Interview with Sharon Welborn | New Credit Card Changes
Sharon Welborn, Branch Manager of our Billings, Montana office, made the evening news last night. I’ve included the full story below as well as a link to the video broadcast. Enjoy! Continue reading “KTVQ Interview with Sharon Welborn | New Credit Card Changes” »
Gambling with Your Financial Future and Losing
Lottery and our Financial Future
We saw an interesting poll from Bankrate.com that asked how people envision themselves getting financially ahead, particularly in a difficult economy.
Not surprisingly, “Saving and Investing” was the number one answer, at 36%, followed by “Additional Education or Job Training” at 23%. Running your own business (which is actually the most common profession of millionaires in this country) was fifth at just 6%. Continue reading “Gambling with Your Financial Future and Losing” »
Combating Poor Spending Behaviors | Impulse Spending
We ALL face challenges when it comes to our spending behaviors. In this country, there is a seemingly endless list of “things” that sound fun, interesting, or enjoyable, or that fit the “got-to-have-it-now” mold.
We typically lump these items into the Impulse expenditures. They might come in the form of large purchases like cars, ATVs and vacations, or they can be more mundane things we spend money on, like clothing, restaurant meals, toys for the kids, or even a new cell phone. Continue reading “Combating Poor Spending Behaviors | Impulse Spending” »