Australia is a gorgeous place and it’s about 75% of the size of the United States with only 10% of our population situated mostly along the coast. I hope you enjoy these reasons to visit half as much as we enjoyed this beautiful continent! The Great Barrier Reef: The largest reef system in the world dates back 500 million years…read more →
Now that we are in the first quarter of 2020 it’s easy to get off track from our goals. Follow these 6 tips and with a little time and effort your 2020 finances will be more organized and less stressful. Organize your paperwork: It’s hard to feel in control when you can’t find anything. Gather all papers, shred duplicates/old statements…read more →
Now that we are in the first quarter of 2020 it’s easy to get off track from our goals. Follow these 6 tips and with a little time and effort your 2020 finances will be more organized and less stressful. Organize your paperwork: It’s hard to feel in control when you can’t find anything. Gather all papers, shred duplicates/old statements…read more →
Six out of ten American’s will make some type of financial-based new year’s resolution for 2020. Usually, there’s a triggering event like receiving your December 2020 credit card bill or spousal pressure to name two. Follow these tips; Consolidate Financial accounts: Close 1 or 2 existing financial accounts that you are not tracking or have insignificant monies in. This will…read more →
The holidays are here, which means the shopping season is in full swing. Some of this year’s most popular wish list items are digital devices that entertain and make life easier. Check out the highest-rated Family gifts and gadgets iPhone 11: Apple’s newest series of iPhones, the iPhone 11, 11Pro and !!Pro Max was released two months ago and reviews remain the…read more →
Last year people spent on average $1,000 per child for the holidays. Heed these tips to avoid out of control spending: JoinHoney.com: On your iPad, desktop or laptop click www.JoinHoney.com and add the extension. This extension (not for phones) automatically searches for the best price and attaches coupons, often cheaper than Amazon when you are checking out! Make a budget:…read more →
Whether you are an individual and/or business owner, the following 5 tips can save you money in 2019! Maximize 401K deductions for 2019: Unlike IRA’s and SEP’s, 401K contributions can only be deducted in the tax year they are deposited. Taxpayers should check their pay stubs to make sure they are maximizing their 401k limit which is $19,000 for 2019….read more →
The winter is a time when many folks (especially in cold weather states) hibernate and gain weight. Diet fads and quick weight loss schemes rarely work. Changing habits and lifestyle choices are a better way to approach the issue. Be realistic: Setting unrealistic goals that won’t be achieved is a good way to get depressed and gain weight. Set modest…read more →
Why is America the fattest country on earth? Sugar addiction! The food industry has 56 names to disguise sugar. The average American consumes 19.5 teaspoons of “added” sugar/day. One sugar packet= 4 grams of sugar. Here are 7 tips to reduce and/or eliminate added sugar Be wary of foods labeled fat-free: Fat-free foods are usually loaded with sugar to compensate…read more →
5 Reasons why 529’s are a waste of time Unless you are getting other people like grandparents to contribute money to your child’s 529 they are a waste of time for the following reasons: 1. They reduce the amount of endowment “free” money students can qualify for: Ex. With $100,000 in a 529 the first $25,000/year is on you! 2….read more →
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