When I bought my first home in the late summer of 2015, I was greatly unprepared for the challenges I was going to face as a single mom and a new home owner. Just navigating the mortgage … more

Spring has sprung – and with it comes the itch to revamp, refresh, and clean house! The new season always brings an opportunity for a fresh start, but the number of projects added to our to-do … more

Budgets are an important component of personal financing. Without a thorough understanding of the rate of money going in and out of their bank accounts, people cannot accurately assess their … more

It was Benjamin Franklin who said, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” The quote was in reference to fire prevention, but let’s reframe that for a … more

Meeting that special someone is exciting and discussions of more serious matters such as finances are not hot topics for first dates. However, if the relationship is going to have a firm base, an … more

Financial security is the goal of every woman. Legal security is just as important to insure that you and your assets are protected in the event of a disabling event or your death. No one wants to … more

Last summer I was an exhibitor at a women’s conference. Many visitors stopped by my table - I'm not sure if it was because of the informational materials on display or the mints I was giving away! … more

An easy way to think about a trust is to think of it as a book. The creator of the trust is the author of the book and the main characters of the story are the trustee, beneficiary, and the author. … more

They say, "tidy house, tidy mind". If you spend your time in a cluttered space, chances are you have a cluttered mind. But how can objects really effect your brain and why do we have clutter in … more

As dreams of warmer weather begin to creep closer, one of the first thoughts that come to mind is, “When can I start spring cleaning?” What? You say that’s not your first thought? Multiple … more