Author: Meredith Olmstead

Never had a monthly budget before? Here are some tips to get you started. Whether you’re deep in the throes of money woes or you’re just looking for a way to save a bit more cash, there’s one thing you can do to turn everything around: You need a budget. 1. Start by simply tracking […]...

Finding your first home is one of life’s adventures. For first time home buyers, a first home is an excellent financial investment that offers an empty canvas of possibility. Yet what many forget with their first home purchase is that your home, unless it is in the middle of the country, also...

Proper debt management leads to financial security in the future – something we all hope to achieve. In fact, much of our financial success depends on our ability to manage debt, which when properly done, allows us to regain our financial wellbeing. The more you know about debt, the better you can...

We hear the occasional news about hackers stealing millions from large corporations and warnings about securing our devices. But sometimes, a disconnect exists between the splashy headlines and dark warnings. Truth be told, hackers target community members more frequently than big companies. The fol...

In order to help reach your financial and credit goals, it’s good to have a plan in place. The plan itself doesn’t have to be complicated, but it does require that you treat this journey as a marathon rather than a sprint. Here are three simple things you can do to help get you started. [&hellip...

Your home-buying experience should be an exciting time, yet the process ahead is not without its drawbacks and potential problems. For many home-buyers, failing to do enough research at the beginning of the process can lead to problems down the road, and in real estate those problems can be costly. ...

Today, savvy parents know how important it is to teach our teens about money and how to properly manage it. After all, this is the time in their lives where they will likely get their first job and paycheck, so it is crucial that they are aware of how to manage their money as well […]...

If you are like most families today, you are constantly searching for tips on how to save money to stay within your budget. Often this means looking for ways to cut costs each month so that you can afford everything it takes to keep your household running smoothly. Proper budgeting is the key to mai...

We all love making New Year’s resolutions. Being hopeful, optimistic, and setting a goal can help boost our motivation to achieve what we set out to accomplish. According to a 2021 CBS News Poll, 20% of those polled chose “improving finances” as their New Year’s resolution. This made it the ...

The sticker price on a new and used car continues to climb, making saving money on transportation increasingly important. The average price of a used car reportedly spiked by more than 16 percent, year-over-year, and working families are paying above Kelly Blue Book value in too many cases. We all n...