by Nanette Duffey | Jun 10, 2025 | Bill Paying + Banking, Credit Reports and Scores, Estate Planning, Financial Literacy, Insights, Paperwork, Real Estate, Spending, Taxes
Losing a spouse is an emotional whirlwind, and navigating the financial aftermath can feel overwhelming. Understanding how joint accounts, shared debts, and credit reports are affected is crucial for protecting your financial stability during this challenging time....
by Nanette Duffey | May 27, 2025 | Bill Paying + Banking, Financial Literacy, Financial Partners, Insights, Spending, Taxes
Establishing a strong financial foundation is crucial for a harmonious partnership as newlyweds begin this next chapter. Couples who align their financial goals take steps to secure their future through proactive planning and open communication. Savvy couples...
by Nanette Duffey | Feb 18, 2025 | Bill Paying + Banking, Insights, Technology
In the digital age, managing money effectively often requires mastering a new skill set—navigating the endless options for streaming entertainment. The search is no longer limited to the search for the remote control in the sofa cushions but managing a seamless...
by Nanette Duffey | Nov 5, 2024 | Bill Paying + Banking, Financial Literacy, Insights, Medical
As open enrollment season opens, opportunities to subscribe to the various spending accounts become available, too. Multiple options exist, but a plan’s eligibility requirements and family size influence the “best” selection for you and your family. These...
by Nanette Duffey | Apr 30, 2024 | Bill Paying + Banking, Financial Literacy, Insights, Retirement
Whatever your age, you’re never too young—or too old—to improve your financial literacy. There is always room to grow your knowledge, regardless of age, life experience, the value of your assets’ value, or what you already know. Learning the fundamentals, such as...
by Nanette Duffey | Feb 20, 2024 | Bill Paying + Banking, Financial Partners, Insights, Paperwork, Taxes
Tax season is the perfect reason to hire a daily money manager. While Organized Instincts DMMs do not prepare income tax returns, we gather clients’ tax paperwork for your CPA to prepare. There are several advantages to doing so, of which the chief advantage is...