By M Katie Helle, CPA – As we have learned, your credit is what banks and lenders look at to decide whether to lend you money. With a general understanding of credit scores and the factors used to calculate your score, you may be wondering is how you can manage ...
By M Katie Helle, CPA – With the new year upon us, many people start to think about their finances and how they can set themselves up for a prosperous future. Creating a budget is important because it will help you stay on track with paying your bills, creating a ...
By M Katie Helle, CPA – With most employers offering direct deposit, people rarely look at their pay stub to understand where the money came from in their bank account. It’s important to do a quick review to understand where your hard-earned money is going before it gets to you. ...
By M Katie Helle, CPA – As you we grow into adulthood, the need for having a checking account becomes greater, especially when you start working. A checking account allows you easy access to your money when you do not want to carry large sums of cash. Once you have ...
By M Katie Helle, CPA – Today, many young adults do not understand the power of a good savings habit. I started working as a young teen and loved getting a paycheck. To me, earning money meant freedom (SHOPPING!!). At the time, I did not realize how valuable it would ...