As the Holiday Season is now in full swing, this can be the most challenging time of the year for one’s budget. Of course, any of us would say that spending time and making memories with family and friends is priceless, unfortunately, in reality it isn’t. For example,...
Who has cash? It’s an emergency! When I was six years old my parents helped me open my first savings account. It was their way to teach me the value of saving- when I started to receive a weekly allowance. Rather than keep all my money in a piggy bank in my room,...
In 2019, there are apps for everything, including online banking. While the ability to have access to your checking and savings accounts at the touch of your fingertips is a great resource, there can also be an element of self-sabotage that can come about from having...
Hi, my name is Robin MacKellar. I recently joined the Jacobi team as the Communications Associate in September. I spent my summer reading books by my parents’ pool and relaxing after having 16 years of experience in education, being a full-time student. I was riding...
When your child first started school, you packed lunch and a snack on a daily basis. But now that your kindergartner has grown up, it’s time for you to make sure that your child has enough financial knowledge to manage money at college. Lesson 1: Budgeting 101...
