Money Etiquette How to Politely Turn Down Money for Good Deeds We’ve all had that friend (or maybe we ARE that friend) who’s insistent on giving you money for something you did—like pick them up when…Mindy PetrackOctober 21, 2021
Building Your Savings What are the Differences Between Savings Accounts and How Do I Pick? Saving money, or having some funds set aside for the future is an important piece of your financial picture. It can also be a little…Mindy PetrackOctober 21, 2021
Improving Your Credit What is a financial coach and how do I get one? While they (typically) don’t wear whistles around their necks or make you run extra laps, like athletic coaches, financial coaches are in it to WIN.…Mindy PetrackOctober 21, 2021
Managing Debt How to be Debt-Free Getting into debt can happen quickly. First, it’s an auto loan to help you get to and from work, then maybe it’s student loans or…Mindy PetrackOctober 21, 2021
Family Finances 8 Fun Ways to Teach Your Kids About Saving Teaching kids about saving money from a young age is extremely important in shaping how they view money and finances. Kids start building their own…Mindy PetrackOctober 21, 2021
Creating a Budget How Often Should I Adjust my Budget? Budgeting may be the single most powerful tool you have in controlling your finances. But with a tool this powerful, it needs careful and continued…Mindy PetrackOctober 21, 2021
Security + Fraud How social media is making scams worse It’s after 8 p.m. and you’re snuggled up with a comfy blanket (and maybe a fur baby or two) and your trusty device, thumbing through…Mindy PetrackSeptember 20, 2021
Building Your Savings 8 Common Savings Words with Definitions Money can be hard. Earning and saving it can be challenging, and with so many different terms and acronyms, it can be hard to understand.…Mindy PetrackSeptember 20, 2021
Improving Your Credit What’s the Difference Between a Credit Report and a Credit Score? You’ve probably heard the terms credit report and credit score. You may even have a general idea of what either one or both are. But…Mindy PetrackSeptember 20, 2021
Money Etiquette Money Conversations to Avoid Topics related to money and finances can be extremely uncomfortable to talk about. While uncomfortable, some conversations need to be had, like talking to your…Mindy PetrackSeptember 20, 2021
Home Life Tips to Help Prioritize and Tackle DIY Projects We all do it. We dream of great ideas for home improvements, decorations and other DIY projects. But before we know it, the list is…Mindy PetrackSeptember 20, 2021
Travel Tips Tips for Flying with Kids Flying with kids can be… exhausting. While some closer destinations definitely make more sense to get to by car, longer road trips may not work…Mindy PetrackSeptember 20, 2021