Insights from Organized Instincts
Avoiding a Holiday Kerfuffle – The Do’s and Don’ts of Lending Money
With the traditional holidays arriving, especially those when everyone is gathered together, it's the season for friends and family to hit you up for money. We want to help you avoid becoming prey to the awkward conversation when anyone asks you for a loan, no matter...
Make Your Credit Card Work for You
Suppose you’re thinking about opening a new credit card or reconsidering the cards currently in your wallet. In that case, you’ll benefit from conducting a little research to find the card that best fits your financial situation and spending habits. Ask your friends...
Good Practices for Increasing Your Mobile Device Safety
Keeping your data safe online is of the utmost importance. Scammers are lurking everywhere. We’ve spoken the past few weeks about how to keep your data securely online, such as financial information, health information, birthdates of yourself or loved ones, passwords...
Maintain Your Data Privacy by Staying Safe Online
In today’s online marketplace, you’ll definitely want to take some steps when it comes to protecting your privacy on the Internet. Let’s take a look at some measures you can take to keep your information safe online. Dedicate One Credit Card for Online Purchases One...
Keeping with Up with Technology: A Guide for Digital Payments Apps
Buckle up for a quick ride onto the mobile payment superhighway. At one time, making payments was confined to writing paper checks or credit card swipes. Like consumer space flight, a new reality is here with the introduction of numerous new payment formats, including...
October is Cyber Security Month – Protect Yourself Online
October is Cyber Security Month, and protecting your identity online is of utmost importance. If you don’t know where to begin, we’re here to help you. For the month of October, we’ll post tips to educate you and offer specific steps you can take to protect your...
When Two Hearts Become One – Surprise! Costs Do Not Drop by 50%
One of the common misconceptions about separation, divorce, and death today is that costs are cut in half. They are not. In fact, divorce in some cases can be more expensive in the long run. Even if a loved one dies, costs are reduced, but bills still need to be paid....
How Organized Instincts Came Into Being
When I was a young girl, my parents opened my first bank account at the local branch. I remember being excited to visit the branch, filled with fancy carbon copy forms and tufted leather chairs. I especially loved going inside the safe deposit box vault. I recall...
Discussing Finances with Partners or Roommates
Sometimes, marriage isn’t in the cards for many who live together. Remarriage isn’t always an option due to financially motivated reasons. Often it can be less expensive to live with a roommate. Whether you have a romantic partner or a roommate, let’s take a look at...
Having “The Talk” about Finances Before You Marry
Are you thinking about getting married? Before you walk down that aisle or open that joint bank account, let’s take a look at what you need to sit down and discuss with your future spouse. Don’t let your wedding ring become a boxing ring over money. Fully Disclose all...