Finding Financial Balance
It is often said that balance is the key to happiness. Financial balance is an important part of a balanced life.
Life can sometimes be like the balance scales our grandmothers used years ago with many different aspects of our beings coming together to balance and form the people that we are. We work and play, rest and expend energy,... >Read More
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How to Cope When You Lose Your Job
“Out of work” doesn’t mean out of hope. No matter how much you anticipated it or how many of your colleagues find themselves in the same situation, losing your job due to downsizing, restructuring or any other reason can be a shattering experience. In fact, psychologists agree that sudden unemployment is as emotionally stressful as divorce...... >Read More
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Can Your Financial Plans Keep Up?
Major changes — whether personal or professional — can significantly affect your family’s insurance and investment needs. A year-end review of your situation will help ensure that you have adequate coverage and that your investments are meeting your needs. Consider where you stand now in terms of your financial goals and what, if any, adjustments...... >Read More
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Being Generous When Times Are Tough
In difficult economic times like these, it’s natural to search for ways to cut expenses and reduce the pressure on your family income. Among the many ways to lower expenses, the easiest may seem to stop making donations to your favorite charities. If we truly believe in what these organizations are doing, discontinuing our financial support means...... >Read More
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The Vanishing Pay Check: Where does it go?
Many families suffer “hole-in-a-pocket” syndrome, meaning the money
they earn seems to slip away leaving no trace. As a result, plans we have for our family, home, church or charity giving and future are set aside. We say “we can’t afford it” even when the family income suggests that the plans are – or should be – affordable.
This...... >Read More
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Plan ahead for “April Showers”
As we move through life, each new stage brings its share of joy and challenge. Just as April showers bring May flowers, it is often only after hard work, perseverance and planning that we see the benefit of our efforts.
Planning for your financial future is no different. Saving and planning can be incredibly beneficial when you are faced with...... >Read More
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Raise a Money-smart Kid
Take a moment to think about your financial habits – good and bad. Do they mirror things your parents did? Was your father a diligent saver who was certain to be ready for that “rainy day”? Or did your family value new things, even if it meant going into debt? Understanding the origin of your financial habits and values... >Read More
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3 Critical Tools for Paying Off Debt
This is the time of year when many people look at their... >more
Homeless: You Can Help
Often you hear that argument that someone won’t give money to a... >more
What Do You Fear?
