You don’t have to get away to the great outdoors. The best outside spaces could be in your own back—or front—yard. The outdoor evolution Today’s outdoor spaces are varied, intricate, and personalized. “It’s not unusual to see combinations of decks, patios, water features, and even fire elements,” says Rick Meinzer of Platinum Landscapes and Pools, … Continue reading “Out in the Open: Enjoying Your Landscaping”
Category: Managing Finances
The first step to teaching your kids about money is talking about money. “The most effective way to teach is by having frequent discussions and don’t ever lecture,” said Ted Beck, president and chief executive of the National Endowment for Financial Education, in a recent Wall Street Journal article. “Look for teachable moments and always be … Continue reading “Teach Your Little Owls to Fly With Money Talks”
What kind of saver is your child? One who saves happily, or with a scowl? At part of this year’s Youth Savers Month, credit unions everywhere are sharing ways to get children excited for savings. Every saver is unique, but most people who save regularly developed the habit early in life. Learning to delay gratification in … Continue reading “Celebrating With Every Type of Youth Saver”
Learning to save for what you want in life is a crucial life skill, but it’s one too few young people are learning. That’s why we’re joining with other credit unions nationwide for Youth Credit Month! All April Liberty Savings will focus on helping young people develop good saving habits. The theme for this year is … Continue reading “Give a Hoot About Saving For Youth Month”
Worrying about money is natural. Almost everyone does it at some point. But worrying could also be a sign there are serious problems you’re avoiding —a persistent little reminder that just won’t go away. So if you’re finding yourself stressed about upcoming spring plans or summer travels, there are some simple things you can do to stop … Continue reading “Three Steps to Fixing Your Money Worries”
The beauty of the Internet is that anyone can start a blog. The ugly truth about the Internet is that anyone can start a blog. And no, that’s no typo. There’s a lot of content floating out there about how to manage your money and build long-term wealth, but not all of it is good. … Continue reading “Financial Advice You Should Never Follow”
How do you define wealth? The dictionary says wealth is “a large amount of money and possessions.” But I propose the following, straight-forward definition: wealth is the difference between what you are earning and what you are spending. If you have never been “rich,” you’ve probably never defined yourself as wealthy, but no matter what … Continue reading “Get Wealthy, Not Rich: Change How You Think About Money”
If your kids are reaching the age where they’re ready to open a savings account, they may be aware that the word “bank” has some negative associations associated with it. The repercussions of the financial recession are still reverberating through the culture, and the reputation of big banks have not fully recovered. So if your … Continue reading “Hey, Mom and Dad? What’s a Credit Union?”
It’s back to school time again! For many that means kids off on busses and to carpools, but for others that means tuition stress, or possibly holding off further education until they feel they can afford it. The good news is, you don’t have to pay an arm and a leg to go back to … Continue reading “7 Ways You Can Afford to Go Back to School”
Can you believe we’re about halfway through the summer? While you’re continuing to enjoy relaxing vacation days and sunny weekends, here are a few easy tips to keep your finances in shape this summer and for years to come! 1. Put your money on autopilot Set up direct deposit, authorize electronic payments, and automate routine savings. Streamlining … Continue reading “6 Tips for Getting in Financial Shape This Summer”