Food prices have been on a roller coaster ride over the past several years. The grocery store is one of the first and most noticeable places consumers feel the sting of inflation. The same is true of restaurant pricing. Over the past few years, consumers have responded by changing their eating and spending habits, limiting purchases of certain...
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Slowing Food Inflation is Good News for Consumers
Topics: Financial Education, Lifestyle
How to Write or Improve Your Emloyee Handbook
A clear, thorough, and up-to-date employee handbook is a must for nearly every business. It’s a vital resource for employees, helping them understand the company’s key policies, expectations, and procedures. It’s also a crucial tool for you, the employer, protecting you legally and helping you convey important information. Whether you’re creating...
Topics: Small Business
What Are Experts Saying About the Spring Housing Market?
If you’re planning to move soon, you might be wondering if there'll be more homes to choose from, where prices and mortgage rates are headed, and how to navigate today’s market. If so, here's what the professionals are saying about what’s in store for this season.
Topics: Mortgages / Home Equity
A Way to Save for Your Next Vacation You May Not Have Considered
Summer will be here before you know it. And with Spring Break in the rearview mirror, you may be looking for your next travel options. Whether you have a summer trip booked already, or are in the planning stages, the first thing you need to do is make sure you have the funds to pay for it.
Topics: Financial Education, Lifestyle
What Every Homebuyer Should Know About Closing Costs
Before making the decision to buy a home, it's important to plan for all the costs you’ll be responsible for. While you're busy saving for the down payment, don't forget you’ll want to prep for closing costs too.
Here’s some helpful information on what those costs are and how much you should budget for them.
Topics: Mortgages / Home Equity
Can Cognitive Therapy Solve Sleep Issues?
Topics: Lifestyle
Do You Need to Buy a Camper or RV?
Topics: Lifestyle
The Ins and Outs of Itemizing Your Deductions
When filing your income taxes, you have the option to take the standard deduction or to itemize your deductions. Itemizing allows you to claim specific expenses individually, potentially leading to a higher tax refund or lower tax liability. So while itemizing can be more time-consuming than taking the standard deduction, it can be financially...
Topics: Financial Education
Unique Options for Your Next Board Game Night
If you’re trying to spice things up for your next board game night, consider any of these unique options;
Topics: Lifestyle
How to Become a Certified Woman-Owned Business
When your company is a Certified Woman-Owned Business, you’ll have access to contracts and resources that can help your enterprise thrive. Here’s a guide to understanding the steps you need to take to help your business gain this valued certification:Certification criteriaTo be considered a Certified Woman-Owned Business, your company needs to...
Topics: Small Business
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