Intergenerational Homeownership
October 6th, 2020
As a HUD approved agency, we help our clients with many aspects of homeownership, from helping them get out of debt to building their credit and saving for a down payment. When deciding to buy a home, they do so for many reasons; to have a place of their own, to build wealth, essentially to...
Why Is It So Hard to Save and What Can Be Done About It?
September 22nd, 2020
Trying to save money in is very difficult as we are constantly bombarded with ads touting “how great you’ll be” and how “your life will be transformed!” through our product. I like to compare this to trying to stop eating Doritos, it is extremely hard to eat just one (okay,...
Do Your Feelings Affect How You Manage Your Money?
September 14th, 2020
Does thinking about your finances ever make you feel anxious? Well then, you are not alone. Fear, sadness, guilt, and even anger are very common emotions that people experience around the topic of money. When people talk about money and finances, they tend to use words like “income”, “credit”,...
Some General Rules for Car Buying:
August 25th, 2020
The longer you keep the same car, the more money you’ll save in the long run- When it begins to cost more for repair than the value of the car, time to sell it! Lease or Buy? Will your work help offset leasing costs?...
Finances Can be Difficult to Talk About
August 3rd, 2020
Many people find it uncomfortable to discuss their financial situation and while these discussions can be some of the most uncomfortable, they can also be the most productive.