by Hope Dorman | Dec 6, 2023 | Spending
The end of the year is the perfect time to reflect on all you’ve experienced over the last twelve months. What was your favorite moment with family and friends? What was your biggest accomplishment or learning? Did you improve your personal finances in any way?...
by Hope Dorman | Dec 1, 2023 | Spending
When doing your holiday shopping, you naturally want to select presents that delight your loved ones. Then comes the tricky part – what do you choose for each person? You might rattle your brain for something your friend or family member mentioned they might...
by Hope Dorman | Nov 20, 2023 | Spending
The holiday season may be the most wonderful time of the year. Between presents, parties, decorating and travel, there’s a lot to do and to buy. Those costs add up! Fortunately, there are plenty of ways you can shop smart to trim down the expenses while still...
by Hope Dorman | Nov 10, 2023 | Spending
The holidays are just around the corner. For many, the holiday season is full of fond memories, seasonal festivities, holiday music, home decor, family gatherings, favorite foods, and gifts given and received. As we enter this season of hope and good cheer, it’s...
by Hope Dorman | Jul 5, 2023 | Spending
When two people tie the knot, it’s time to party! It’s exciting to reconnect with friends and family at a special time followed up by dinner, drinks, and dancing – sometimes spanning multiple days. But when you get a wedding invitation in the mail, you may open it...
by Hope Dorman | Jun 21, 2023 | Spending
What’s your go-to strategy for getting through a tough day, or a hard time? Do you turn to something like calling a friend, journaling, or a comforting TV show? Or, are you more likely to peruse your favorite physical or online store and click “add to cart” for an...
by Hope Dorman | May 26, 2023 | Spending
Credit and debit cards have been the preferred payment methods for Americans for decades. But as more of our world moves to the digital space, the analog methods of plastic are showing their age. The digital payments industry has grown substantially in the past...
by Hope Dorman | May 12, 2023 | Spending
Whether your idea of a vacation is to dive into the ocean waves, sightsee historic buildings, or breathe in crisp mountain air, we all benefit by relaxing and recharging with a change of scenery. Unless you just got back from a vacation, chances are you are overdue...
by Hope Dorman | Mar 20, 2023 | Spending
No matter how thorough your household budget might be, there will always be unexpected expenses. It happens to everyone. Stay calm. When we talk about unexpected expenses, the timing is usually unpredictable. It’s hard to anticipate a water...
by Hope Dorman | Mar 17, 2023 | Spending
Have you ever bought something because you envisioned it would help you get closer to leading a different lifestyle? Maybe your thought process followed this formula: “If I just buy x, I’ll be more like y.” That’s aspirational spending. It can stem from good...
