Written by: M Katie Helle, CPA Being mindful with money means making intentional choices about what you spend and why. Learning to spend wisely allows young people to avoid unnecessary debt, build savings, and align spending with their values and goals. Mindful spending isn’t about cutting out everything you enjoy—it’s ...
Written by: M Katie Helle, CPA Starting a budget is a powerful step toward financial independence. A budget helps track what money comes in, where it goes, and how it can support your goals. Whether you’re earning from a part-time job or an allowance, creating a simple budget gives you ...
Written by: M. Katie Helle, CPA With technology at our fingertips, people rarely look at their pay stubs to understand how tax affects their earnings. It’s important to do a quick review to understand where your hard-earned money is going before it gets to you. Your paycheck typically includes gross ...
Written by: M Katie Helle, CPA With many colleges and universities starting in the coming weeks, many students are gearing up to move into the dorm, an apartment, or house off campus. Most students who live off campus do not consider creating a budget with their roommate, but doing so ...
Written by: M Katie Helle, CPA Looking to buy your first car? Excited for college life? Without a budget, it’s easy to over spend and then not have the money for your first car, rent, or life away at college. Creating a budget is important because it will help you ...