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 Robyn | Feb 3, 2022 | Saving Money
The pandemic de-railed many people’s savings plans, especially if they needed to reduce retirement savings or tap investment and retirement accounts to meet expenses. If you are ready to start or resume savings, here are ideas to consider. “Begin With the End in Mind”...
by Robyn | Jan 19, 2021 | Saving Money
The start of the new year gives people the motivation to make changes and begin anew. Many want to focus on saving money and spending less. If you share this goal, here are three ideas to cut spending and increase savings: Eliminate unwanted expenses The pandemic has...
by Robyn | Jun 6, 2020 | Budgeting, Coronavirus, Saving Money
Not only has the COVID-19 pandemic upended life across the globe, it has also affected the financial lives of millions of individuals and families. In the United States, more than 22 million people have applied for unemployment (Washington Post) by mid-April. Those...
by Robyn | Apr 21, 2020 | Banking, Budgeting, Financial Organization, Saving Money
With the current coronavirus situation, you may have some extra time on your hands. It’s a great time to do some financial spring cleaning. You can save money, make bill paying easier, and increase your online security. Here are six ideas: Cancel Unused Subscriptions...
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...
