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by: Remie Longbrake | published: January 31, 2022  An emergency fund is an important aspect to financial security. It’s there to help in times of unexpected occurrences, such as for a car repair, or to cover deductibles on your insurance. It could also be to help pay for a broken appliance,

by: Remie Longbrake | published: January 17, 2022  As millions of us are faced with continued Covid-related struggles we are pressed to continue on and strive for a resolution to so many difficulties. With this, we are forced to work outside or our traditional elements and brave the new world we’ve

by: Remie Longbrake | published: January 3, 2022  The thing with motivation is you can’t fake it! And that’s the problem that most of us face when trying to reach our goals. We’re not committed enough and lose sight of the objective. To ultimately accomplish anything, big or small, we gotta

by: Remie Longbrake | published: December 19, 2021 Holidays should be full of fun, so don’t let the money you spend on gifts and travel get you down. Instead, use these tips to look ahead and get back to a comfortable financial situation if you end up spending more than you

by: Lisa Walker (Contributing Writer) | published: December 6, 2021 Teaching your kids about money doesn’t have to be a difficult task. If you start early and approach the subject the right way, it can become something your child looks forward to learning and can eventually teach you a thing or two. Below

by: Remie Longbrake | published: November 22, 2021 There are few celebrations on the calendar that compare to Thanksgiving. It’s a holiday that often creates long-lasting memories packed full of food, fun, and family. However, no matter how special the day is, it can be a demanding experience when you’re hosting

by: Derek Goodman (Contributing Writer) | published: November 10, 2021 If you are a soon-to-be immigrant to the United States, you may wonder what to expect from your new home. Everyone has a unique American experience, but for newcomers, it may be useful to have some information about what is available to families.

by: Remie Longbrake | published: October 25, 2021 Halloween is a special time of year. I’m appreciative of the season and the treats that come along. As a fan of fall in general, I love the colors, the fall foliage and every so often take part in a Halloween hoot with

by: Derek Goodman (Contributing Writer) | published: October 18, 2021 When you’re a small business owner, you wear many hats, from innovator and salesman to leader and coach. Furthermore, you need countless skills to keep your business going, from tangibles like financial literacy to intangibles like people smarts.  If you think about it,