Better Financial Counseling Network
Better Finances. Better Living.
Better Financial Counseling Network
Better Finances. Better Living.
Are you an Investor? If you are an investor or do you want to be one? (Note: If you have a 401K, TSP or IRA you are an investor) If yes, then bookmark and check-into Investor.gov. It will be helpful for you. Seek out Trusted Sources of Information: Investor.gov is operated by the United States’ …
What you should know: As an accredited financial counselor myself, I am a bit biased on this topic. However, the answer as to whether or not you should speak to a financial counselor happens to be my favorite two-word personal finance answer: it depends. It depends on where you are in life, if there are …
Here’s Four Alternatives: to stop that and start this… Many taxpayers say they like having more money withheld for Federal income taxes than needed, so that they’re forced to save. They “cash out” that savings when they get their refund. Unfortunately, letting the government hold onto your money: Means you’re not using it to meet …
Grocery costs have been swelling and many are feeling the sticker shock as the cost of essentials increase. Food is a basic need and a significant portion of a family’s spending, so here’s a couple tips for deflating the high cost of your grocery bill. TIP 1: Shop based on price per ounce: Instead …
What was your first summer job? Lifeguard at the pool? Concessions worker at the local theater? Retail sales? Dishwasher at a restaurant? Mower-of-lawns extraordinaire? Will your teen have a paying job this summer, or are they already employed? –This is a perfect opportunity, while they’re still in your nest, to teach and let them practice …
Most of us sit on our money questions for a long while. However, if now is the time for you or your family to pay off debt, build wealth through savings and investing, plan for a major purchase, or navigate through a myriad of other financial choices and situations, then we can help you on …
Your emergency fund protects you financially, just a your seat belt protects you physically. You may rarely need it, but when you need it you’ll be glad you were prepared. It is a Necessity. You wear a seatbelt because you recognize the danger you’re in without one. It’s not a fashion accessory, but it is …
We don’t use Better in our name because we think we are Better, although we do think we are Better. We want you to have Better Living through Better Finances and we can help you do that. We can help with your immediate money challenges, create a plan to achieve your goals, and build a …
Remember the Legend of the Leprechaun? Any kid who grew up eating Lucky Charms, (or just picking out the marshmallow bits), knows that at the end of the rainbow you’ll find the leprechaun’s pot of gold. As adults, we build our own pot of gold. Building wealth is not easy, but it is easier than …
We know our physical health is important and we understand that the numbers that reflect our temperature, blood pressure, cholesterol and weight provide insight into our physical health. Want a simple way to understand your financial health? Then check out financial ratios. They give you a quick look at your financial health. Better than just …