That's a question on a lot of people’s minds. Should I take it early at 62 or at my full retirement age or wait until I am 70. Well wouldn't it be great if you had a crystal ball to get the right … Read More
Back-to-School Supplies: A Zero Waste Guide
This is from Zero Waste Schools: Fall is an exciting and busy time as parents, teachers, and students prepare for a new school year. Back-to-school is a great … Read More
April is Finance Literacy Month. Come listen to Jill
April is Finance Literacy Month. Come listen to Jill on these upcoming live interviews: Monday, April 17 at 11:30 am (10:30 Central) on KRMS - Morning Magazine … Read More
Save More for Financial Literacy Month
Emergency savings are for when your car breaks down. It’s for an unexpected medical expenses. It's for covering your bills if you're between jobs. It's for … Read More
America Saves Week – Saving for Your Future
I always hear that there is never any money leftover to save. I used to think that way too until I implemented an automatic savings plan where I pay myself first. … Read More
America Saves Week – Reducing Your Expenses
This is a favorite of mine. I am always looking to reduce the cost of things. Here are some ways that we have reduced our expenses: Bringing beverage and lunch … Read More
America Saves Week – Living Below Your Means
This is an important lesson that we all have to learn with our finances. If we spend less than we earn, we have money to save and can pay our bills in full each and … Read More
America Saves Week – Planning for The Unexpected
Life is always unpredictable. Just when you think you are all set with your finances, here comes an unexpected expense. Here are some of the unexpected expenses … Read More
America Saves Week – Financial Check Up
How do you feel about your finances? Are you feeling good about where you are today? Do you wish you had more savings? Do you wish you had less debt? Be honest … Read More
What’s In Your Wallet?
As we are at the start of the new year, I wanted to share one of the things I do each and every year. I copy everything in my wallet. Many years ago, my purse … Read More
It’s Never Too Late
Welcome to 2022! It’s time to think about your finances. What are your financial goals for the upcoming year? Are you looking to save for an emergency fund, … Read More
Teens and Money
Save The Date
It is finally happening - I'm am back teaching in person starting the fall! For starters, here are … [More...]
Teens and Money
Last week was amazing! I had the privilege of working with 6 great high schools students in a 5 day … [More...]
Upcoming Workshops
Now that we are gearing up for the fall, I wanted to share with you some workshops I am teaching at … [More...]
Teens and Money
Last week I had the honor of teaching a Teens and Money class at Norwalk Community College - 5 … [More...]
College Money Choices
We all hear about the college students and the money mistakes they made … [More...]