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A Gift for You
This time of year it is easy to find articles about holiday shoppers who are “self-gifting” while they shop for the perfect gift for others. Whether it is because the …
With Gratitude
The Thanksgiving holiday holds a special place in my heart. It is a day to celebrate and be grateful with family and friends. This is a day where the only …
The Gift that Gives Back
The new school year is well under way and the holidays are approaching. For us, this means we are back in the Game with the ThriveTime Challenge! This annual financial …
Avoiding Holiday Remorse
Have you visited a major retailor or craft store lately? You have probably seen the all too early reminders that the holiday season is fast approaching. While aisles and aisles …
Financial Leadership
People in leadership positions, employ a variety of characteristics and skills to achieve results. Being a good communicator, having a positive attitude, being passionate, and having expertise in your area …
Adopt the 8 Basic Principles of Avoiding Bad Debt
From retirees to new college graduates, debt management is probably the number one financial literacy challenge today. While there are forms of good debt, many financial troubles are in some …
Thrive Time Challenge
Intro Whether it’s receiving our first allowance, purchasing a home or strengthening a retirement nest egg, the basis for financial literacy and money management begins at home. Empowering families and …
Entrepreneurship Takes Us to School
Starting a Business Early Teaches Financial Literacy Managing the finances in your personal life is a lot like running a business, but running a business can be a lot more …
Financial Education- Whose Job is it Anyway?
Many parents have found out the hard way that their children never learned about finances in grade school, high school, or even college. While some schools do offer some …
Home Mortgages Still Testing Financial Literacy
As we continue to recover economically, it is important to look at one of the major factors that contributed to the recession. The dream of home ownership is still …