I MUCH prefer the term “Spending Plan’ to Budget but the same concepts apply. Having a spending plan and following it regularly is essential to creating financial stability and reaching your goals. There are SO many ways to set up a spending plan, many using phone apps or computer programs. But frankly, a paper and…
Day: March 3, 2024
Women’s Guide to Making Financial Moves After College
“Graduating from college is an exciting time, full of potential to begin investing in your financial and personal goals. But life after college brings its own challenges for women — especially if you’re carrying the burden of student debt, which many are. It’s helpful to arm yourself with solid practices as you embark on the…
Restarting Your Career: 8 Tips for Women Going Back to Work
Are you looking to rejoin the workforce or to start a professional career for the first time? Kylie Ora Lobell has excellent advice for you. She provides detailed suggestions on the following topics: 1. Find Remote Jobs 2. Sign Up for LinkedIn 3. Reach Out to Former Colleagues 4. Include Relevant Stay-at-Home Experience on Your…
Stock Dividends: What They Are and How They Work
“Dividends are payments that companies make to share their profits with shareholders or investors. Dividends are often paid in cash, but they can also be issued as additional shares, called stock dividends. Either way, they help to provide investors with a regular income from their stocks. Not all stocks pay out dividends, so if receiving…