by Jamie Hovey | Sep 7, 2023 | Banking
Today it may pay to shop around for checking and savings accounts. Many banks, especially online banks, offer higher interest rates than brick and mortar banks. Switching banks, however, involves time and some work. Does just the idea make your head spin? If you have...
by Jamie Hovey | Jul 20, 2023 | Budgeting, Financial Literacy
This guest blog about “How Roblox Taught My Daughter About Budgeting and Fiscal Responsibility” is by my colleague Jamie Hovey, owner of JLH Virtual Services. Over the last couple years, my daughter, like many other kids, has become obsessed with Roblox....
by Jamie Hovey | Nov 9, 2022 | General
Giving Circles have become a popular form of philanthropy over the past several years. Are you knowledgeable about what they are and how you can participate in one? Below is an overview of Giving Circles and how to organize one. What Are Giving Circles? Groups of...
by Jamie Hovey | Jun 2, 2022 | Saving Money
We are all feeling the impact of inflation at the grocery check-out. When I buy groceries each week, I watch in dismay as the cost ticks up. According to the Consumer Price Index’s March data, grocery store prices were 10 percent higher in March of 2022 compared to...
by Jamie Hovey | Jan 13, 2022 | Credit
Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) is a popular short-term financing option that has come to fruition over the last couple of years. Buy Now and Pay Later allows consumers to buy items now and pay for them at a later date. Often interest-free as long as certain arrangements...
