When Starbucks began selling reusable cups earlier this year, I thought to myself, “I’ll have to drink more White Chocolate Mochas.” I am guessing this is exactly the coffee chain’s point. Small business owners are often on the hunt for a brand overhaul, a marketing revamp or the next big shiny object to incorporate into […]
How Simple Changes Can Bring More Money into Your Business
Investing is a Marathon, Not a Sprint
Every January, we set goals for the New Year in hopes that achieving these goals will improve our lives. I’ve always taken more of a long term approach to my goals, but I use such times to track where I am on the path to reaching my goals. As a long time runner, tracking goals […]
How We Had A Dream Honeymoon Without Depleting Our Savings (And How You Can Too!)
I’m sure you’re wondering if I won a contest or robbed a bank. Nope! The funds for our trip were not acquired by chance and definitely not obtained illegally. Here’s how we did it. Using Savings As A Motivator From the start of wedding planning I knew our finances were too tight to cover a […]
The Correct way to set a Financial Goal
Goal Setting is actually pretty easy when you think of it. You set a goal and then you go on with every day life. Often times it is just a statement that you make, you may write
Car Financing 101: Know Your Borrowing Options Before Car Shopping
Before you start car shopping, it’s in your best interest to understand all of your financing options before you begin. There’s a lot that goes into getting the best financing deal on the car you pick. From choosing a lender and finding attractive interest rates to deciding on terms and a down payment, determining what’s […]