Money Management Made Simple

April 15th came and went - and hopefully, it wasn't a painful tax day for you! Believe it or not, it's never too early to start thinking about next year. If filing your taxes was a headache and a hassle in 2022 - here are a few tips to get you prepared for April 15th of 2023. Putting yourself in the best tax position involves planning rather than waiting until the last minute. I'm going to give you five tips to get your taxes on track for 2023.

In the last part of this series, I talked about some simple ways to make money during a recession. I'll continue the discussion - giving you more ideas to make money during an economic downturn. The key is to implement different tactics and diversify your efforts. Making money when things sing down isn't impossible, and thinking outside of the box can help you make great strides!

The threat of a recession can be scary! You might wonder how you make money if you lose your job or the stock market crashes. Fortunately, you have ways to make money during a recession - it just requires some thinking outside of the box.

Unemployment is the biggest risk families face during a recession - but it isn't the ONLY risk! Unfortunately, the effects on families during a recession often go unnoticed because the media focuses on unemployment. Understanding how families are affected can help you determine how to protect yourself best.

Preparing your child for success in college means many things. Not only must your child learn to live on their own, but they must also know how to handle their finances. In the first part of the series, we talked about setting your child up with a student checking account. We'll talk today about your student's financial success, and teaching your child how to budget. This is one of the most important things you can teach your college student, and the spend-save-give method is the easiest way to teach them.