The holidays are upon us and although 2020 isn’t a traditional year people are still getting into the holiday spirits. Gifts have become a huge part of the holidays, which we all know can add a lot of additional stress. This year there is the added stress of what is the best way to get gifts to loved ones? Shipping can be expensive and you risk packages getting delayed, lost, or broken so I wouldn’t be surprised to see more monetary gifts be given.
During October and November a majority of people will be having open enrollment for benefits. We encourage you to take the time to thoroughly review your benefit options. Make sure you pick the best options for your situation and do not leave any benefits on the table. Below are some do’s and don’ts when reviewing your employee benefits.
Happy New Year! With 2020 in the rearview mirror, we are hoping for a great 2021.
January is a great time to think about getting all of your financial paperwork organized. Organizing will create a calm space, save time in the long run, and help prepare for tax season. Below are 5 ways to help get your financial life in order.
Since Oprah stopped giving cars away in 2011, we recently had to face the challenge of getting our daughter a better vehicle. While her getting older and purchasing this car should have come as no surprise, it came faster than we wanted (we should have started earlier!!) and I wanted to share a few things we did to prepare for the purchase of the car.
Utilizing Savings
Throwing all Extra Funds into the Savings
Create a Physical Savings Chart
When the time arrives to Purchase, Choose a Budget!
Involve your Teen in the Purchasing Process
Utilize a Teachable Moment
When I think about the holiday season I have many different emotions; excitement, stress, joy, overwhelm, sadness. However, as I get older and learn to cherish time more than anything, I realize that the Holidays are a very special time that should not be taken for granted and I do not want the negative emotions overshadow the positive emotions.
So this year I am choosing to do the following 3 things and encourage everyone to consider doing them also…
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