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 Robyn | Dec 5, 2022 | Financial Literacy
This guest blog is by my colleague Thomas Lapp, owner of Triad Personal Paperwork Services. As we parent our children, we only have so much time to spend with them. And we all want them to turn out well as independent adults once they leave home and set out on their...
by Robyn | Nov 12, 2019 | Financial Literacy, insurance
November 1st to December 15th is Open Enrollment. This is the period of time each year when individuals and families who don’t have health insurance through an employer, Medicare, Medicaid, or other sources, can enroll in medical insurance plans for next year....
by Robyn | Sep 17, 2019 | Credit, Financial Literacy
Did you know you have many credit scores? When you obtain your credit score, you are getting a generic score. Your lender, however, will most likely receive a different number specific to its industry. At the heart of the consumer credit reporting industry are the...
by Robyn | Aug 15, 2019 | Credit, Financial Literacy
Most of us need access to credit. Loans provide the means to buy a house, purchase reliable transportation, and pay for higher education. When you apply for credit, lenders use your credit score to determine the potential risk in lending to you: they want their money...
by Robyn | Apr 10, 2019 | Financial Literacy, Saving Money
Now is the time to sharpen your financial acumen. April is National Financial Literacy Month. This month-long focus on money is an effort to help Americans of all ages understand the importance of handling money wisely and giving them the skills to do so. Why is this...