Buying a home is a big investment, especially when it’s your first one. Choosing a place where you may spend the next 10, 20, or 30 years — maybe even the rest of your life — is a big financial and emotional commitment and not to be taken lightly. On a recent episode of The […]
Tag: Financial Literacy
How to Create and Manage a Personal Budget
Budgeting is important for everyone, regardless of income level or life stage. But it’s especially important for college students and young professionals, as you begin managing your life and finances separate from your parents. Read on to learn more about the importance of fiscal responsibility and the steps to creating (and sticking to) a realistic […]
Filing Your First Tax Return? Here’s What to Know
As Benjamin Franklin said, nothing in this world is certain except death and taxes. While the former is hopefully many, many years away for you yet, you can be sure that when it comes to taxes, Uncle Sam will come knocking each and every year to make sure you’ve paid your fair share. Tax time […]
Protecting Your Intellectual Property
Just like you protect your physical property — locking your car doors, keeping a close eye on your wallet or purse, or maybe even installing a home alarm system — any intellectual property that belongs to you needs to be protected as well. Intellectual property (IP) is any product of your human “intellect” that the […]
How to Raise Funds When Starting a Business
Entrepreneurship is an essential driver of our economy and impacts nearly every area of our lives. Think about the various products and services you use every day. Ever stop and wonder about their origin? Some visionary from the past invented that toothbrush you used this morning and that electric coffee maker that dripped out your […]
First Job Out of College? Time to Start Investing
Whether you’re a recent grad or have already been in the workforce for a few years, it’s never too early or too late to start investing in your financial future. The sooner you get started, the easier it will be to achieve your financial goals and build a comfy nest egg for your later years. […]