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When it comes to teaching practical money skills, students of different ages need different methods. 3rd to 6th graders might be ready to learn the fundamentals of finance using games, books, and real world experience. At this age, you can expose your children to basic concepts like savings and deposits, as well as more advanced subjects like cash transactions and business principles. Learn more with these three tips that will get you on your way to teaching your children about money!

Boats and Floridians go together like peanut butter and jelly. As of 2018, there were more than 950,000 registered boats in the state of Florida! That number has likely risen since then, meaning there’s probably a boat in Florida for every twenty or so people! If you’re yearning to stretch your sea legs and join that group of boat owners, make sure you answer these five questions before you set sail.

As you make your way through life, you count your milestones along the way—whether it’s graduating college, buying a car or closing on your first home. But oftentimes, these big milestones come with an even bigger price tag that could set you back on your financial journey. Fortunately, there are short- and long-term solutions to freeing or keeping yourself from debt, and it starts with knowing how to manage your money.

Eating out or ordering in isn’t just about convenience. It’s about the flavor, the ability to eat something you may not have been able to cook yourself, and the social connections that can come with heading to your favorite restaurant to eat or dine in with family or friends. 

The 2020 hurricane season is officially here. Have you made your preparations yet?

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has reported that it’ll be an above average season, meaning we’ll see more storms than usual. Last year alone saw 18 different named storms, including three major hurricanes and it’s projected we’ll see three to six of those this year.

At the start of 2020, 45 million past and present students held $1.56 trillion in student loan debt. If that figure sounds enormous, it is. Student loan debt now surpasses all other types of debt, except for mortgages.

You have your business plan, funding, and you are ready to launch your business. What’s next, and how do you stay at the top of your market for long-term success? Below are a few best practices that'll help you launch and market your new small business.

Anyone who has started a small business can tell you that your small business finances can be the difference between success and closure, no matter how great a business idea may be. From startup capital, to reducing costs and record keeping, it may feel as though staying on top of your business finances takes more than any other operational task. Here are some quick ideas to get your finances rolling and keep them going for the long-term.

So you’ve finally completed your education and graduated: congratulations! Now that you’ve got your degree, your studying days are over and your work life can begin in earnest. The likelihood is now that you’re seeking or have acquired full-time employment, you’ll be seeing more money than you have at any stage of your life thus far, while also dealing with new “adulting” expenses. You may be asking yourself an important question: how do I manage it all?