Shari Rash
Creating a Holiday Spending Plan for Years to Come
We are now knee-deep in the holiday season and I don’t know about you, but I am trying every tip and trick to keep it together this year and stay as organized as possible....
Should I Rent or Buy? An Adulting Dilemma
We all find ourselves at this significant crossroads at some point or maybe multiple times throughout our adulthood if you have relocated for jobs, weather, or family — should you rent or buy a...
Life Insurance Awareness Month: Understanding the Importance of Insurance
Every September, individuals and families across the nation come together to recognize Life Insurance Awareness Month. This is a topic that many people are uncomfortable talking about because it holds a mirror up to...
Does It Make Sense to Buy the More Expensive Item?
School feels like it just ended, but in my household, we are preparing for the next school year! We need to think about supplies, backpacks, lunch boxes, new clothes, the list goes on!
One...
Teach Your Child How to Handle their Money
Earlier in the year, I talked about how the idea of providing your child with an allowance helps them become more financially literate adults. However, providing the allowance or opportunities to earn money is...
Save for College With a 529 Account on 5/29 Day!
It's May! Flowers are in bloom, kids are excited for the end of the school year, and we are celebrating National 529 Day!
You at least celebrated Financial Literacy Month with me in April, right?
If...
What Is Financial Literacy?
Happy Financial Literacy Month!
Is that the first time you have ever heard that sentence? Is my household the only household that celebrates this “holiday”? Probably . . . and probably.
National Financial Literacy Month was...
7 Ways to Identify Your Child’s Money Personality
I attended a MOPS (Moms of Preschoolers) meeting this week and the topic was understanding your child’s wiring. Are they an extrovert or introvert? Task-oriented or people-orientated? Each child is a combination of those...
Allowance Strategies to Help Your Kids Become Financially Savvy Adults
We all have dreams for our kids. Most parents want to give their children a better life, provide opportunities to them that they never had themselves, and set them up for a successful future.
Does...