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Dec 27, 20223 min read

5 Budgeting Techniques – Because budgeting isn’t a one size fits all

Budgeting is not a one size fits all. You need to find one that works best for your financial situation and goals. In this article, I am...

Dec 19, 20229 min read

Budgeting Made Simple – How to Create a Budget and Tips for Success

The majority of Americans say they are stressed about money. After all, we are in a debt crisis. We are spending more money than we bring...

Dec 12, 20225 min read

Understanding Inflation: How it affects our families, and what we can do to ease the impact

In 2021, you could buy a bag of oranges for $4.70. Now, the cost of those same oranges, on a good day, is around $5.50. In my experience,...

Dec 16, 20204 min read

It’s Time to Rethink Our Anti-Money Laundering Regulations and Global Counter-Terrorism Framew

Photo by Christine Roy on Unsplash Money laundering fuels crime and terrorism and remains a dangerous security threat. The US national...

Dec 8, 20204 min read

5 Money Moves You Should Make Now If You are Stressed About Money

It’s nearly the end of another year — a life-changing, stressful, faith-testing hell of a year. For so many, a lot of that stress has...

Nov 30, 20202 min read

Why Contributing to a 529 Plan Should Be at the Top of Your To-Do List

Photo by Ann Danilina on Unsplash Contributing to your child’s future has many financial benefits. Whether your child is 9 months or 5...

Jun 29, 20203 min read

3 Simple Ways To Reduce Your Taxable Income

The key to paying less in taxes is strategically reducing your taxable income. Tax planning may seem intimidating to many. Where to...

Jun 29, 20204 min read

Protecting Your Money — A Close Look at 4 Sophisticated Fraud Schemes

Your money is as good as gone if you don’t know how to protect yourself against these fraudster tactics. “I think I’ve been hacked.” “I...

Apr 23, 20205 min read

Drowning in Debt?

Start managing it, instead of it managing you. . . UPDATED 2/24/2022. Originally published on 4/23/2020 – Since the pandemic, Americans...

Jun 25, 20193 min read

Consumerism And “The American Dream” Have Destroyed Us

A shift away from values of community, spirituality, and integrity, and toward competition, materialism and disconnection… The American...

Jun 15, 20193 min read

The Reality of Global Politics: Oil, Money & Lies

How you understand foreign policy decision making will forever change once you understand it’s all in the money. One very important thing...

Jun 9, 20193 min read

The Rise of Surveillance Capitalism

Society is being controlled by their digital experience, and this is how it happened The digital age has given rise to sophisticated...

Jun 3, 20194 min read

The Simple Answer To Eliminating Crippling Credit Card Debt

The majority of Americans say they are stressed about their debt, but a simple budget could remedy this… According to a new Experian...

Jun 2, 20193 min read

4 Ways To Use Money To Enhance Happiness

Hint: It isn’t buying a boat. The relationship between money and happiness is contentious, but the traditional wisdom of money can’t buy...

May 25, 20195 min read

Why Social Media Is The Largest Bad Influence On How You Manage Your Money

And 5 ways you can overcome the overspending that results. Social media has taken up residence in our everyday. We use Snap and Facebook...

May 6, 20194 min read

5 Things You Should Teach Your Kids About Money Before They Graduate

Or they might move back and consume your retirement. Teaching kids the importance of money isn’t normally on the top of the to do list. I...

May 2, 20194 min read

How To Protect Your Money In The Digital Age Among Sophisticated Fraud Schemes

“I think I’ve been hacked.” “I got an email saying my phone number had been changed, but I didn’t change it.” “I don’t know how they got...