By Charlestien Harris Last week, I started a conversation about resources, such as the FAFSA and scholarships, that could be utilized to pay for college.  Read that blog here. This week, I am going to continue that conversation with additional options for financing a...

By Charlestien Harris At one time or another all of us think about the security of our children or grandchildren’s future.  Education is a big part of the success of a child’s life.  However, college is expensive and can add a heavy burden to the average...

By Charlestien Harris Last week, I talked about some very important steps you should consider to secure a stable financial plan for life during your retirement years. This week, I will go into more detail about retirement income withdrawals, the associated tax...

By Charlestien Harris Retirement is a subject that many of us think about at some point in our lifetime.  The earlier you begin to plan for this major milestone in your life, the more prepared you will be to make the transition financially.   According...

By Charlestien Harris When you sign up for insurance, the agent or the company you work for gives you information to review, but you may not always understand what you are reading or the information can just become overwhelming. However, knowing the details of your...

By Charlestien Harris How many times have you thought about what you could have done if you only had the money to do it?  One of the most challenging things for many consumers is to establish an emergency fund.  Somehow, it has been long thought that it is...

By Charlestien Harris We have all been through a lot financially, since the pandemic hit in 2020. However, there is light at the end of the tunnel.  The immediate concern most of us have is how much more debt we are accumulating and how we can reduce our debt...

By Charlestien Harris Insurance plays a huge part in your financial wellbeing. Accidents will happen and storms will come, but one way you can avoid financial ruin is to have insurance. Insurance is a contract, represented by a policy, in which an individual or entity...