Do you, like most people, thing the term washed check simply means a check that has went through the washer? While that is technically correct, there is a far more sinister meaning behind the term. How I learned the…
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Do You GET Why You Should Save for Retirement?
Unless you live under a rock, you are aware of the need to save for retirement. The message is so common that it tends to fade into the background of “things I need to do someday”. If it…
Do You Need a Medical Power of Attorney?
Who will step in and make medical decisions for you if you become unable to make them for yourself? I know of a person who was seemingly extremely healthy. Unexpectedly, there was a medical event that left her unable…
What is a Christmas Club Account?
Can you imagine a Christmas with no financial stress? What would it feel like to receive a check in the mail just in time to pay for all things Christmas? That was the premise behind what, years ago, was…
Warning! Conducting a Beneficiary Checkup is Critical
Why is it critical to routinely conduct a beneficiary checkup? Consider this true story. A woman’s spouse died unexpectantly. The grief-stricken woman contacted the life insurance company to begin the process of claiming the funds that would enable…
An Easy to Create Spending Plan for Extra Money
Does unexpected income seem to mysteriously disappear? An easy to create spending plan is the key to getting to enjoy your next gift of cash. Reading time: approximately 2 minutes You have and live by a budget,…
Keep Your Feet Looking Pretty
Have you ever wondered how you can keep your feet looking pretty without incurring the expense of time and money that it takes to get a professional pedicure? Professional pedicures are a splurge and to be honest I love…
Strategies to Prevent Late Payments
3 minutes approximate reading time Have you ever logged online to review an account , or opened a credit card statement, only to discover that you missed making your payment on time? Late payments can cause all kinds…
Before You Prepare Your Taxes
Would you like to reduce some of the stress that comes with filing income taxes? Every year, I prepare my mother-in-law’s taxes. Her taxes are relatively simple and easy to file online. However, every year, without fail, I am…
Pay for a Large Purchase Without Emptying Your Savings
Would you like to be able to pay for a large purchase without emptying your savings account? A pledge loan, or a savings secured loan, is a best kept financial secret that can help you make a large purchase…