In order of priority: Auto loans, credit cards, mortgages
A predominance of consumers regard making car loan payments as more important than paying off credit cards and mortgages, according to a recent TransUnion study.
Cultivating the next generation of entrepreneurs
As a community-oriented business owner (COBO), running your own enterprise is about more than just making money – although that’s nice too, of course.
Discussing your financial plan with your spouse
As a community-oriented small business owner, you have to juggle the responsibilities of financial management both at work and at home.
The Secret to Building a Strong Small Business Community
Family is a big part of life for community oriented business owners (COBOs).
Local economies are good for residents’ health, study finds
According to a study by sociologists at Louisiana State University (LSU) and Baylor University, communities with a greater concentration of locally-owned small businesses have healthier populations compared to areas that rely on large companies for industry.
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College Savings Plans Your children or grandchildren may be tiny tots today, but they’ll be off to college before you can say “Where’s the money coming from?” If your long-term investment goals include financing a child’s education, contributing to a tax-advantaged...
Making Room for Personal Financial Management
Are the demands of a successful career cutting heavily into the time you have available for non-work-related tasks like managing your personal finances? If you are unable to give your investments, taxes, and other financial affairs the attention they require, the...
Save Your Spare Change
A cup of coffee here, a candy bar there. A magazine, a soda, a DVD or video game rental. Have you ever thought about how much you’re spending on little things? Paying out a few bucks a day may seem like pocket change — until you start adding it up. Bean Counting Let’s...
An Education in Saving for College
Does it seem like you need an advanced degree to figure out the best way to save for your child’s college education? Before you hit the books, we can help you sort through a variety of investment options, each with its own pros and cons. 529 Savings Plans College...