I Bonds

I Bonds

With recent inflation increases and the Fed’s plans to keep raising short-term interest rates to help manage that inflation, some of you may be looking for alternative ways to weather the storm. A Series I Savings Bond may be one option you’re seriously considering if...
Your Mid-Year Check Up

Your Mid-Year Check Up

Can you believe it? We’re already fully into the second half of 2021, with only five months left. While there’s still time to enjoy the rest of summer, we also encourage you to slow down and do a check-up on your finances. Here’s a great place to start: Ask yourself –...
When Women Win Everyone Wins

When Women Win Everyone Wins

In 1920, women fought for the right to vote. In 1974, single and divorced women were finally able to secure a credit card without needing a male cosigner. While we’ve made many strides, Women’s History Month reminds us that there is still a long way to go to ensure...
It’s earnings season again!

It’s earnings season again!

It’s earnings season again! Now that the new year is in full swing, a majority of publicly traded companies are releasing their quarterly financial reports, and many may go into great detail about their businesses, and some may guide what lies ahead. With so much...
Year-End Financial Planning

Year-End Financial Planning

You’re making your list, you’re checking it twice… but it’s not for Christmas. COVID-19 has upended the universe, and the holidays probably won’t be quite the same this year. But one thing’s for sure: the IRS doesn’t flinch, even in a pandemic. So it’s time to get...
Why Does the Wage Gap Between Men & Women Persist?

Why Does the Wage Gap Between Men & Women Persist?

While it has narrowed, a notable inequality remains. First, what wage gap are we talking about? There is a commonly cited statistic that American women earn 80 cents for every dollar earned by men. This is true, supported by the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2017...