Guest post by Michael R. Roush, Director, Real Economic Impact Network, National Disability Institute Often individuals with disabilities may not be familiar with the savings options available to them, or they may be afraid to save money in fear of jeopardizing their public benefits. However, individuals with disabilities can potentially access a wide variety of saving […]
Living in Perennial Debt?
The average U.S. household carries credit card debt. But what habits set those with debt apart from those who stay in the black? Some of the most common causes for indebtedness include underemployment or medical expenses. If you find yourself in perpetual debt, but these two aren’t the culprits, look a little further for behaviors that might be […]
Couples Managing Money
A study conducted in the spring of 2014 by UBS Wealth Management America, reflects that there are still big gender differences between men and women with regard to financial decisions. The study indicates that even though both spouses believe that they are equally involved in family finances, women are more likely to pay the day-to-day […]
Spending, Saving, Giving . . . and More
A friend of mine is blessed with two elementary-aged daughters. He and his wife provide them each a $7.00 weekly allowance with the following parameters: $2.00 is okay to spend, $4.00 should be saved, and $1.00 is to be giving away to a charity. These fortunate children are learning a basic principle for achieving financial […]
Tax Time…….what you need to get prepared
It’s time to put 2015 behind us and look forward to what a new year has in store. Many people are motivated to set financial goals, make spending plans, and get documents organized when a fresh year begins, and as April is only a couple months away, it’s time to start preparing for filing your […]
Begin with the End in Mind
And so it goes. We will be celebrating the end of this year and the beginning of a New Year over the next couple of weeks. This is a good time to take stock of where we are financially. What should you be considering? Taxes. Americans are addicted to tax refunds. Consider taking control of […]