tax credits

Spring is in the air, which, fortunately, or unfortunately, means it’s tax time again. As you prepare to settle up with the federal government for the year, you want to check and see if you can use any tax credits. A tax credit can directly reduce your tax bill, so it’s aRead More →

Streamline your bill pay and save time

I doubt if anyone would list their favorite activity as paying bills. So it always amazes me that most people seem to do whatever they can to make it last the longest. The sad part is that they there are many tools to speed up the process, but these justRead More →

motivation equals effort... work for it

I have a statement about motivation that I like to keep on the wall in my office. It reads, Motivation and Self-Esteem are the natural results of earned achievement and personal effort That simple one-line statement encompasses a lot of meaning. Two of the biggest factors that personal success dependsRead More →

Budget Tips To get on track

Congratulations and a big pat on the back for having a home financial budget. You are already ahead of the game and in the minority of most people. However, maybe your financial budget isn’t keeping up with your actual spending, and you need to get it back on track. Here areRead More →

Have you set your sails to keep your goals on course?

Everyone has situational influences in their life that can push them in a given direction or change the opportunities that are available to them. The challenge before us all is to keep the focus on our goals, even when we are faced with opposition. You need to set your sailsRead More →

Tax time stress: Get organized and stress-free

Do you dread tax time every year? Getting stressed out and worried is probably something that’s not good for your health. Instead of letting tax season beat you down, prepare for it throughout the year with the right (and practically effortless) organization. There are two basic components you will needRead More →

Talk to your family about working at home

Working at home can be an exciting new chapter in your life. It’s easy to get caught up in it all, and naturally, you expect everyone else will share your enthusiasm. However, that’s not always the case. Family members may not be entirely onboard the work at home train justRead More →