3 Steps to Deciding How Much of Your Paycheck to Save
Having savings is a given, right? However, saving is not always simple. It takes some forethought but once you have your system down pat, it’ll be so common nature that you’ll be saving without thinking about it. So here are the 3 steps to take to decide how much of your paycheck to save. How […]
Breastfeeding: What You Need to Know to Have Success
August is National Breastfeeding Month. Now breastfeeding isn’t for everyone but the goal is to give all who desire to breastfeed the education and access to do so. This means educating and empowering workplaces and communities to create breastfeeding-friendly environments for all families. When you get the news that you’re pregnant, breastfeeding benefits or challenges […]
5 Essential ETFs to have in your portfolio
What are ETFs? Before deciding what ETFs to have, you should have an understanding of what they are. An ETF is an exchange-traded fund. This is a collection of all types of investments that are packaged together for sale on the stock market. An ETF allows you to invest in an industry without having to […]
6 Reasons Why Working Out at Home is Better Than the Gym
Working out at home has several advantages over working out at the gym. You can create an effective gym set up in your home with a small or modest budget. Saves time Saves money Individualized workout space Increased performance Increased focus Your Kitchen is Steps Away 1. Saves time For some people, getting dressed and […]
How to Choose the Right Size Home for Your Budget
How much can you afford to spend on a home? That is the question that most people ask themselves when they are thinking about buying a home. It’s important to find the right size home for your budget. You don’t want to be house poor and struggle to make your mortgage payment every month. In […]
Men’s Health: How to Increase Awareness and Improve Your Well-Being
Did you know that June is Men’s Health Month? This is a time when we focus on raising awareness around men’s health and improving the well-being of men everywhere. There are many different ways that you can get involved and improve your health, but we wanted to highlight a few key points that we think […]
7 Things You Need to Know When Buying A Second Car
Whether or not your household should have more than one car is a decision one might come to when there are life changes like getting married, growing your family, getting a new job, etc. While an extra car automatically means more costs, it could be well worth it depending on your situation. Which decision is […]
Why is Caring for your Mental Health Important?
Caring for our mental health is as important as caring for our physical health. Similar to how we have preventative care and treatment for physical ailments, there is preventative care and treatment available for mental health. We all, including us black and brown folks, need to take care of our mental health. What is Mental […]
Is Financial Literacy Important? Be Confident With Your Money
Financial literacy helps you to make the most of the money you have. It has been referred to as “the great equalizer”. How so? Think about how rich people go broke. It’s a lack of financial literacy. A broke person who builds wealth gained financial literacy somewhere along the way. Hence, how financial literacy can […]
What You Should Know About Your EOB (Explanation of Benefits)
If you are insured, regardless of the company providing you with health insurance, you should be receiving an explanation of benefits (EOB) EVERY time you use your insurance. This is an important document to review when paying your medical bills. Here’s why. What is an Explanation of Benefits? Your explanation of benefits tells you how […]
