Credit scores can be mystifying, and it’s hard to know what really impacts your numbers. But without knowing what does and doesn’t impact your credit score, it’s hard to know where to focus your attention. Here are four things that DON’T affect your credit score - and one thing that you can stop
Are budget fears impacting your summer plans? ????????
Summer can be a time of unexpected expenses – including utility bills (thanks, air conditioning), high gas prices, and extra vacation costs. When you’re battling to stay under your budget, it can be hard to know where to trim expenses. But with a little planning ahead, you can banish your budget
3 Things You Shouldn’t Do with Your Tax Refund + 3 Things to Do Instead
Tax season is upon us, and we’re all anxiously waiting for that refund to hit our bank accounts. While there are many ways to spend your refund, you want to make decisions that benefit your long-term financial health. Here are three mistakes you might make when you finally get that tax refund –
3 Ways to Save Money During Graduation Season
The school year is wrapping up – and that means it’s about time for that annual flood of high school and college graduations! You want to show the graduates in your life some appreciation, but you also want to stay financially savvy during this season. Here are 3 ways you can show some love to
5 Ways to “Spring Clean” Your Budget
You’re probably already doing some spring cleaning around the house – so why not take advantage of your momentum and spruce up a few of your budgeting habits, too? Here are five ways you can revitalize your budget and refresh your 2021 financial goals this month. 1. Aim to budget for zero Don’t
Strong Tower Adds New Service for Clients
In May of 2010, I embarked on a new journey helping people one-on-one with their personal finances. My goal has always been to provide help and hope to those who either are hurting financially or need a second opinion from a professional while not selling financial products. Almost seven years
How Did You Do This Year?
As we are drawing near to the end of another year ask yourself this question, “Did I accomplish everything I set out to accomplish this year?” If you achieved your goals great job and congratulations! If on the other hand that was not you, here is how you can make sure next year has a different
4 Ways to Save With Your Christmas Budget
As I am writing this, the first snow of the winter is falling. Next week is Thanksgiving and then all of our attention will be on the biggest holiday of the year…Christmas. For many households, Christmas is becoming more bah-hum bug because of the commercialization of Christmas. We want to help