Helpful tips for financial planning and getting your finances under control. Plan for a healthy financial future.
Disability is a personal matter, with circumstances that are unique to each of us. Your short-term disability insurance should be, too. When comparing options for short-term disability insurance, the more you know about your own challenges and preferences, the better able you will be to choose the option that’s right for you. Both SafetyNet™ and […]
When you think of on-the-job injuries, some trades probably come to mind: construction, manufacturing, nursing, trucking. The fact is, the risk of work-related injury and illness span every industry, and their consequences are expensive and complex. In 2015, U.S. employers reported 104 cases of nonfatal occupational illness or injury per every 10,000 full-time employees, many […]
By Tammy G. Bruzon, America Saves America Saves Week is coming up on Feb. 27 – March 4, 2017. This is an annual opportunity for people to assess their savings and take action to improve their financial health. We encourage savers to save even more to reach their goals faster. For people who are living paycheck […]
Seeing that last year’s average tax refund hovered above $2500 (though in Wisconsin it’s a little less), you may well be expecting a hefty check in the next few months. But before you start Googling “Vacations in Veracruz,” consider finding some better ways to spend your tax return. Especially if you’re among the 63% of […]
Think saving $5 a month isn’t worth the effort? Actually, an extra $60 per year can provide you with some pretty big returns: A $60 donation to local gardens, parks, and museums can often provide your family with a membership and free admission for the year. And $60 toward your savings goal is worth more […]
Download our free monthly budget spreadsheet to get your personal finances in order. This Excel spreadsheet is self-adding, customizable and beautifully designed to make budgeting fun and easy! Budgeting doesn’t have to be painful.
“Peace of Mind, Plain and Simple” According to a Federal Reserve report released last May, 46% of American’s surveyed said they did not have enough savings on hand to pay an unexpected $400 expense. Should they find themselves out of a job, a recent Bankrate Money Pulse survey suggested more than a third of those […]
So you’re between jobs. Limbo, crisis, transition. No matter what you call it, it’s an unsettling time—and for good reason. When you don’t know when you’ll have a regular income again, expenses that once seemed unremarkable—say, those monthly school loan payments or even coffee with a friend—can suddenly feel daunting. The good news is that […]
Think of the last time you got that unexpected bill: the $500 car repair, a heart-skipping co-pay, a downed tree from a storm. How did you manage? If you’re like 63% of Americans, you didn’t have the money in savings for this unexpected expense. It’s likely your credit card took (and might still be taking) […]
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