Written by: Karen Darby, WMCP® Why is money so taboo? We all need it and are working to get it yet no one wants to talk about it. One money topic that isn’t talked about enough is your salary. We’re told to keep it private and not discuss how much you make with...
Karen Darby Money can be many things to many different people. Each person you meet has a different expectation and point of view on the topic. If you look back at your life, I’m sure you can find a few stories that stick out and shaped your view and beliefs on the...
If it feels like everyone took secret classes on how to manage and save money – you’re not alone. The focus of this series is to help answer the questions you may be too afraid to ask so you can make smarter decisions about how to spend, save, invest, avoid tax...
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,...