Community, Saving
A Message from Helen Crawley-Austin
Hi Money Masters! As I look around, I am reminded of the many blessings I have in my life. Reflecting on these blessings this time of year always makes me feel completely grateful for all of my loyal Money Masters, like you! It is my pleasure to keep sharing with you the resources we… Read More
credit, Mortgage, Saving
Get A Million in Your 401(k)!
Hello Money Masters! Did the word “millionaire” catch your eye? I have great news: the number of 401(k) millionaires is increasing and YOU could be one of them! YES, you! Of course, you must be willing to do your part. But I know my Money Masters are extremely hard working! Your becoming a… Read More
credit, Saving, Science & Home Ownership
Simple Credit Protection
Hi Money Masters! With all the scary stories being told this time of year and frightening decorations adorning the neighborhoods, I thought it necessary to talk about how SCARY it could be if your credit or identity was compromised. Many of you may not realize the proper way to get rid of old credit cards.… Read More
credit, Mortgage, Saving
Boost Your Credit Score!
Hi Money Masters! If you hadn’t heard, the other day was National “Get Smart About Credit” Day, which prompted me to decide to write about how to increase your credit score. It can be done! It is possible to go from poor to fair, fair to good, good to excellent, and even poor to… Read More
Mortgage, Saving, Science & Home Ownership
Cheap vs. Frugal
Hello Money Masters! What do you think when you hear someone being described as “frugal”? Many people think it means “cheap”. Both words do have a similarity in that they include the aspect of saving money. However, there IS a difference in their meanings and I’m here to tell you about it! So, sit back,… Read More
Mortgage, Saving, Science & Home Ownership
Credit Cards: Trick or Treat?
Hi Money Monsters, I mean, Masters! Happy October to you all! Since it is Halloween month, I’d like to talk about a topic that might SCARE you a bit…Credit Cards. More specifically, let’s discuss how credit cards can be both a trick AND a treat! Some folks think that “credit” is equivalent to… Read More
Saving
Be Prepared For Holiday Spending
Hi Money Masters, I can read your mind…”Helen, a couple weeks ago you were talking about pumpkins and scarecrows and now you’re talking about tinsel and snowmen. What gives?!” I’m not trying to rush the seasons! I just wanted you to begin preparations for all the extra expenses that can come with the Holiday… Read More
Mortgage, Saving, Science & Home Ownership
Budgeting: 3 Types to Try!
Hello Money Masters! You know, I have been traveling a lot recently and when you’re on an airplane you have plenty of time to think, and what do you suppose I think about? You guessed it! Ways to help my money masters, well, master their money! It dawned on me that not everyone budgets the… Read More
Community, Saving
Fall Finances: Back to School…Back on Track
Hi Money Masters! Riiiiing! Riiiing! That is the sound of alarm clocks going off after a long summer break. It is the sound of the school bell ringing on the first day back. It is also the sound of the cash register adding up all the back to school expenses! Now that the new… Read More
Mortgage, Saving, Science & Home Ownership
3 Quick Tips for Living Within Your Means
Hello Money Masters! By definition, “living within your means” is simply this: don’t spend more than you earn. Think for a second about what this means for you, for your household. I found a staggering statistic on Forbes.com. It stated that, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, U.S. household debt, which includes… Read More
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