Dec 30, 2022 | Blog, Financial Fitness
By: Charlestien Harris Well, we’ve done it – we spent way too much for the holidays. Now, it’s time to “fix it,” so to speak. While you may not be able to get back all of what you spent this year, don’t worry – there are some steps you can take to improve your...
Dec 23, 2022 | Blog, Financial Fitness
By: Charlestien Harris ‘Twas the week before Christmas, and when all was said and done, not a credit card was sliding – not even for those last-minute items we feel are necessary to have a happy holiday! It takes careful planning and creative thinking to come up with...
Dec 16, 2022 | Blog, Financial Fitness
By: Charlestien Harris There’s nothing worse than realizing you forgot to buy a Christmas gift for someone on your list. But don’t feel bad – having to buy presents last minute is common, and happens to the best of us. Sometimes, we just miss the shipping deadline, or...
Dec 9, 2022 | Blog, Financial Fitness
By: Charlestien Harris I know, I know, 2022 is not over yet – but we must look ahead and plan to eliminate some (or all) of the debt we may have accumulated over the holidays! Most everyone I know sets a goal of living debt free, and that is great if you plan to stick...
Dec 2, 2022 | Blog, Financial Fitness
By: Charlestien Harris The holiday season is upon us, and it is time to ship, ship, ship! For many of us, having friends and family spread all over the country and even the world, shipping gifts is an essential part of your holiday ritual. And with the price of...
Nov 25, 2022 | Blog, Financial Fitness
By: Charlestien Harris This is a time of the year that can get quite busy, and a time when most people ignore their budgeting principles. Some personalities begin by trying to live by the slogan, “You only live once.” In the spirit of the holiday shopping season, I...
Nov 11, 2022 | Blog, Financial Fitness
By: Charlestien Harris This week, on November 11, people across the country will observe Veterans Day. In honor of this important day, I wanted to highlight a few programs that can offer assistance to those who have served this country. A military Veteran is a...
Nov 4, 2022 | Blog, Financial Fitness
By: Charlestien Harris Where has the year gone? The holiday season kicks into high gear this month, and before we know it we will be celebrating a new year! This season, a lot of people are focused on shopping, traveling, and getting together with friends and family....
Oct 28, 2022 | Blog, Financial Fitness
By: Charlestien Harris This year, 65% of Americans are expected to celebrate Halloween, and those celebrating plan to spend an average of $102.74. This means that around $6.3 billion is projected to be spent on costumes and candy alone. Although this is a planned...
Oct 7, 2022 | Blog, Financial Fitness
By: Charlestien Harris It seems like every month we are celebrating some holiday or making an observance of some kind, and October is no different – it’s National Financial Planning Month. Financial planning is the process of taking a comprehensive look at your...
