Creating a Budget 2022 Budgeting Tips: 6 Steps to Get your Budget Ready for the New Year While the pandemic made the hours, days and months feel like they were dragging on at times, it also felt like 2020 and 2021 flew…Mindy PetrackDecember 14, 2021
Improving Your Credit Credit Score Apps: Which One Should I Use to Check my Score? Whether you’ve seen ads for them, stumbled upon them while scrolling through app options or a friend told you about them, there are numerous credit…Mindy PetrackDecember 14, 2021
Money Etiquette Money Conversation Red Flags: When to Walk the Other Way Whether you are visiting with family you haven’t seen in months (or years), or you are at a networking event with strangers, your job and…Mindy PetrackDecember 14, 2021
Managing Debt Top Causes of Debt: Why do People go into Debt? There are many things people dream of. For some that’s going to college, buying a nice car, owning a home, starting a business and improving…Mindy PetrackNovember 23, 2021
Creating a Budget How to Plan a Holiday Budget 'Tis the season… for getting sticker shock every time you get an invite to another holiday event or stand in the checkout at the store.…Mindy PetrackNovember 23, 2021
Money Etiquette Holiday Hostess Gifts: When and How to Give Gifts Another year is coming to a close and that means it’s gift-giving season. It’s not an official season, there’s no special date marked on your…Mindy PetrackNovember 23, 2021
Improving Your Credit Does holiday spending impact my credit score? The holiday season is upon us! If you’ve made your list and checked it twice, and are ready to start shopping online or in stores,…Mindy PetrackNovember 23, 2021
Building Your Savings What is a holiday savings account and how do I get one? A holiday savings account is designed to help you set aside funds for a specific goal, such as buying Christmas gifts, hosting the big holiday…Mindy PetrackNovember 23, 2021
Creating a Budget Comparison Shopping: 6 Factors to Consider and 3 Tips for Making your Budget go the Distance Do I want the 6-piece or the 8-piece set? Does the warranty that’s included with this one make it worth the extra money? I know…Mindy PetrackNovember 23, 2021
Managing Debt 6 Common Mistakes People Make When Paying Off Debt One of the most accurate—and also most unhelpful when you are trying to get out of debt—is this tip: avoid debt in the first place.…Mindy PetrackNovember 23, 2021
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