The past few years have been financially challenging for many people. Between the pandemic, inflation, and broader economic factors, feeling stressed or overwhelmed about money is understandable.However, there are productive ways to respond during difficult times that can lead to long-term stability and recovery. The key is to invest in yourself through education and skills … [Read more...] about Bounce Back from Financial Hardship: Why Investing in Your Skills is the Key
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5 Ways to Keep Financial Stress Under Control
Photo from Pexels by Karolina GrabowskaRight now, financial stress is causing a lot of turmoil for individuals and families around the world. Many people are fearful about their economic outlook, and rightfully so.It started with rising prices for groceries, which were blamed on supply chain shortages. Then gas prices skyrocketed, and blame was put on the Russia-Ukraine war. … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Keep Financial Stress Under Control
What Does the Federal Reserve Interest Rate Hike Mean for Your Personal Financial Recovery?
Photo by Brett Sayles from Pexels So, you probably have heard that the US Federal Reserve Board is raising the interest rate for the first time in three years (well, unless the only news you care about these days is Kanye, Kim, and Pete). All the financial news outlets reported the Feds raised the interest rate today by a quarter percentage point.Policy watchers expect … [Read more...] about What Does the Federal Reserve Interest Rate Hike Mean for Your Personal Financial Recovery?
Get Out of Debt and Fix Your Credit
Many people of all ages are taking the health of their finances more seriously and beginning to take proactive steps to turn things around if they’ve been struggling.In the past, consumers racked up tens of thousands of dollars in debt without blinking an eye, but in today’s world, they’re understanding more about the dangers of accepting all those credit card offers.If you’ve … [Read more...] about Get Out of Debt and Fix Your Credit
Do You Struggle With Compulsive Spending?
Compulsive spending involves feeling compelled to spend money on items you don’t really want or need. In some cases, you might spend money on items you already have plenty of. For example, even though you love getting new shoes, if you already have 20 pairs of them, it’s probably safe to say you don’t need another. Signs You May Be Spending Compulsively Do any of these signs … [Read more...] about Do You Struggle With Compulsive Spending?