20 Easy Lifestyle Changes That Will Save You Money

The average American household will nearly deplete their annual income with their spending habits. This could be your wake-up call to get your expenses in check. We tend to spend most on food, transportation, and housing; all necessities, of course, but only when budgeted accordingly. When it comes to money management, there is no one-size-fits-all […]

20 Easy Lifestyle Changes That Will Save You Money

The average American household will nearly deplete their annual income with their spending habits. This could be your wake-up call to get your expenses in check. We tend to spend most on food, transportation, and housing; all necessities, of course, but only when budgeted accordingly. When it comes to money management, there is no one-size-fits-all […]

11 Best Physical and Mental Health Apps for 2019

Your phone puts an unlimited amount of resources at your fingertips. You can Google anything, navigate a road trip, and even order groceries. But did you know that you can also take charge of your mental and physical health with your phone? Yep, you can connect with a therapist, meditate through a challenging time, monitor […]

11 Best Physical and Mental Health Apps for 2019

Your phone puts an unlimited amount of resources at your fingertips. You can Google anything, navigate a road trip, and even order groceries. But did you know that you can also take charge of your mental and physical health with your phone? Yep, you can connect with a therapist, meditate through a challenging time, monitor […]

9 Easy Ways to Go Green Right Now — And Save Some Money

Some eco-friendly habits require a big investment, like installing solar-panels on your roof or trading in your car for an electric vehicle. But, there are plenty of simple habits that we can easily implement to start living greener today. Here are nine easy ways to adopt a more eco-friendly lifestyle right now. 1. Try a […]

9 Reasons You’re Not Rich Yet

Updated Aug. 10, 2018 You make a decent living, have a nice house and don’t have any debt. But yet, you still haven’t achieved the true financial freedom that comes with ample retirement savings, capital to support the philanthropic causes that are important to you, and wealth to pass on to your children and grandchildren. […]

The Secret to Getting the Salary or Raise You Deserve

Dana White, author of “Leader Designed,” was offered a fellowship at the Wall Street Journal — an impressive accomplishment and coveted position by any measure. But, she turned it down. She was working for the Department of Defense at the time, and says she was well past the fellowship stage of her career.  “My position was, […]

You Said It: From Illinois to Georgia, Money Smart Week Reinforces Financial Literacy

As financial advisors with nearly four combined decades of wealth management experience, we’ve seen firsthand the challenges that money management and personal finance pose for consumers. Whether it’s saving for retirement, funding the cost of education, paying down burdensome student loans, or establishing an emergency fund, money is the second most common cause of stress […]