Month: March 2023

This is a question we need to think about seriously. Eating out with co-workers is fun, but can our budget handle it? Following the group could be part of the problem siphoning our hard-earned money each payday. No one wants to be left out. Eating lunch together is a way to bond away from the… Continue reading Is Eating Out Ruining Your Finances?

When starting a business, you must determine your method for accounting and paying taxes. The two choices are the cash method and the accrual method. Cash Method The cash method is probably your best accounting choice if you want simplicity. Generally, income and deductions can be claimed when payment is received or made. This is… Continue reading Accounting Method – Cash or Accrual – What’s The Difference?

Inflation can eat up your savings and plans for the future. However, you can take steps to protect yourself from inflation. Consider these tips to protect your finances:   Understand purchasing power. Purchasing power refers to your ability to buy items such as necessities and luxuries. One of the main issues with inflation is that your purchasing… Continue reading 7 Inflation Tips

What constitutes a green company? Your answer may vary from investor to investor. Green investing involves putting investment dollars into environmentally friendly companies. Some might only consider companies that address environmental issues. A company that produces solar panels would be a good example. Other investors might consider a company that recycles and shows a general environmental awareness.… Continue reading Green Investing – Avoid Greenwashing

Vacation spending has a way of getting out of control quickly. Setting up a budget and sticking to it is the best way to ensure that your vacation spending doesn’t haunt you for the months that follow your trip. There are several components to your budget you should always take into account, such as transportation,… Continue reading How To Vacation on a Budget