Money Matters

How to Budget with a Roommate

Written by: M Katie Helle, CPA With many colleges and universities starting in the coming weeks, most 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 ...

Pros and Cons of Online Banking

Written by: M Katie Helle, CPA You may have heard the term "online banking" but may not understand the meaning.  Nowadays, most brick-and-mortar banks offer an online banking system, whether through a web browser or mobile app.  Today many banks only offer online services and do not have a physical ...

How Inflation Impacts You

Written by M Katie Helle, CPA - - - Inflation is something most consumers are feeling these days.  The cost of living keeps going up, yet their income stays the same for many.  It costs more today for everyday living expenses than just a year ago.  We are experiencing this ...

What is Social Security?

By M Katie Helle, CPA - - - After reading “Understanding You Paycheck,” you may be wondering why you are paying Social Security tax.  Social Security was created to promote the economic security of our country. This program started in the late 1939s to provide benefits for families of deceased ...

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