By: Charlestien Harris Tax season is here, but don't sweat it. We've got your back! Knowing these five tips can help you avoid the common mistakes that tax payers make and ensure that your tax return is filed on time. 1. Use E-file and Direct Deposit Electronic filing...

by: Charlestien Harris Tax time can be stressful for taxpayers, especially when it comes to keeping up with important tax documents. Adding to that stress are new tax documents hitting our mailboxes related to federal pandemic support. We’ll cover a big one today that...

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected nearly everyone on the planet to some degree. And while the economic impacts have been severe for people across the spectrum, those who were struggling even before it began have been hit especially hard. Reduced hours, lay-offs, or...

In all areas of life, there are warning signs that tell us when something is wrong, and the same can be said for our financial life. According to financial experts, nearly 80% of Americans are in debt. That means about 8 in 10 Americans have some form of consumer...

By Charlestien Harris The days of using cash, checks or coins to pay for purchases are disappearing rapidly. Most consumers have converted to using a debit card as a preferred method of payment. Two of the most common reasons for this transition are time and...

By Charlestien Harris The pandemic has caused major issues to happen especially with people’s financial well-being.  Housing is a significant part of most family budgets.  Right now, many people are struggling to keep food on the table and a roof over their...

By Charlestien Harris In all my years of tackling the topic of financial literacy, I’ve found that understanding basic financial skills and concepts is critical for a successful financial future.  Almost everything we do as adults like earning money, budgeting,...

By Charlestien Harris Although all of my children are grown and gone, I do have grandchildren and they all have back-to-school supply lists that need to be filled.  Preparing to send your kids back to school can be stressful if your finances are already tight...