Insurance. It’s one of those things that we ALL need for our cars, but it can be hard to fork over money for something that’s for “just in case”. But believe us – when something goes wrong, you’ll be glad to have that insurance policy in your back pocket. So until you really need it, what are
7 tips for back-to-school shopping
The summer is flying by (it’s not just you, we promise), and it’s already time to start thinking about back-to-school shopping. When you’re on a budget, school shopping can be a source of extra stress. But with a few simple tricks, you can save your wallet and set your kids up for a great year of
5 tips for buying a home in a seller’s market
With low interest rates, a low supply of new houses, and an explosion of new buyers, the housing market is seeing a surge in demand - which means rising housing prices and a hyper-competitive seller’s market. While the market may be challenging (especially for new home buyers) you don’t have to give
3 ways inflation is affecting your budget (plus three ways you can take action)
If you’ve watched the news lately, you’ve probably heard something about inflation, along with all the negative impacts it’s going to have on your wallet. While it may sound complicated, inflation just means that the costs of goods are going up – and your dollars are worth a bit less. There’s a
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