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It’s back to school and not only does that mean your rugrats will be back to the classroom for eight hours of day, but it means school shopping. Pencils, pens, erasers, sneakers – the list could go on and on. But, before you pile the kids in the car and haul off to your nearest mall, it’s important that you write out your budget.

It’s back to school and not only does that mean your rugrats will be back to the classroom for eight hours of day, but it means school shopping. Pencils, pens, erasers, sneakers – the list could go on and on. But, before you pile the kids in the car and haul off to your nearest Continue Reading

It’s a new year which means that most of us are making resolutions, changing our diets and kicking up our exercise routines, but have you thought about making changes to your spending habits?  As we come off the holiday season many Americans find themselves faced with credit card debt.  Those toys and gifts that you promised to pay off next month…..well, next month is here and the longer you wait to pay off your bills, the more you’ll pay in interest. 

If there is one thing the recent economic downturn has taught all of us, it’s that there are very few guarantees when it comes to financial security.  Jobs can be lost overnight or salaries slashed in half.  That’s why now is the time to think about how to budget and track your income and expenses, if you haven’t done so already.