by Nanette Duffey | Oct 4, 2021 | Bill Paying + Banking, Credit Reports and Scores, Insights, Legal Documents
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....
by Nanette Duffey | Sep 27, 2021 | Bill Paying + Banking, Insights
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...
by Nanette Duffey | Sep 21, 2021 | Bill Paying + Banking, Insights
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...
by Nanette Duffey | Sep 13, 2021 | Bill Paying + Banking, Insights, Taxes
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...
by Nanette Duffey | Sep 7, 2021 | Insights, Legal Documents
No matter your age, it’s about time you look over all your legal documents and bring them up to date. From your power of attorney to your will and from your life insurance to your health insurance, the best thing you can do for your future is to ensure all your...
by Nanette Duffey | Aug 30, 2021 | Credit Reports and Scores, Insights
Over the last couple of posts, we have looked at the differences between your credit report and your credit score. Your credit report is the entire record of your credit history while your credit score is a number given as a snapshot of your credit as a whole. Here is...