Sep 30, 2022 | Blog, Financial Fitness
By: Charlestien Harris Nothing can destroy a well-planned budget more than an unexpected expense or an unplanned event. But, in this case, the expense can be predicted because the U.S. Department of Education has announced a final extension of the pause on student...
Sep 23, 2022 | Blog, Financial Fitness
By: Charlestien Harris Maintaining your finances can be overwhelming and stressful even when the economy is in favorable condition. Everyday expenses, work, and family obligations can demand our immediate attention, but it is just as important to also spend time on a...
Sep 16, 2022 | Blog, Financial Fitness
By: Charlestien Harris Student loan forgiveness is a very hot topic these days. The Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Waiver program deadline of Oct. 31, 2022 is fast approaching, so get your application in as soon as possible. If you don’t qualify for the...
Sep 9, 2022 | Blog, Financial Fitness
By: Charlestien Harris If the pandemic has taught us one thing, it is to make sure we have adequate health insurance for ourselves and our family members. Having health coverage is an essential part of being financially responsible; not having adequate health coverage...
Sep 2, 2022 | Blog, Financial Fitness
By: Charlestien Harris When the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Waiver program was publicized, I wanted to know how the loans some parents took out would be affected by this opportunity. After all, eliminating as much debt as possible is a key part of being...
Aug 26, 2022 | Blog, Financial Fitness
By: Charlestien Harris Student loan debt is one of the reasons some potential homebuyers can’t afford a mortgage. It is among the factors lenders look at when they consider you for a home loan, because your student loan debt can influence your debt-to-income ratio....
Aug 19, 2022 | Blog, Financial Fitness
By: Charlestien Harris Personal finance is not a subject most of us like to talk about, but it is one that needs to be discussed with our children – because when they grow up to be adults, they will have to manage money on their own. In most families, the subject of...
Aug 5, 2022 | Blog, Financial Fitness
By: Charlestien Harris The back-to-school season has already begun for some students, and many stores are already selling backpacks, notebooks, and other school supplies. According to the National Retail Federation, families with school-age children are expected to...
Jul 29, 2022 | Blog, Financial Fitness
By: Charlestien Harris So, you have graduated from high school. Congratulations! Many of you are now college bound, which means leaving the family nest for the first time and becoming responsible for your financial well-being. College means paying for tuition and...
Jul 22, 2022 | Blog, Financial Fitness
By: Charlestien Harris Your credit score is very important when it comes to how you interact with the financial world around you. One of the main areas of concern for many people is how medical debt has been negatively affecting their credit scores for years....
