By M Katie Helle, CPA – You may be asking yourself how in the world does one’s health affect their wealth. It all boils down to time – let me explain. Everyone’s definition of wealthy is different, but the consensus is wealth equates to money. For most individuals to acquire ...
By M Katie Helle, CPA – Student loans! Many individuals incur them. It is easy to not think about student loans when going to school because many times, they are deferred and payments don’t begin until after you complete your education. But when school is over, lenders seem to come ...
By M Katie Helle, CPA – With the rising cost of a college education, many students turn to student loans for help. A student loan is a sum of money you borrow for your education and pay back over time. Student loans are unique loans in that you have the ...
By M Katie Helle, CPA – While many of us would prefer to live debt free, it is not always possible and perhaps may not be very smart. Most people do not earn enough to pay for important purchases. When determining if it is necessary to incur debt, it is ...
By M Katie Helle, CPA – As you start to manage your finances, it is important to understand interest, whether it be interest you are earning on your savings or interest paid on money borrowed. So you may be asking yourself what exactly is compound interest? According to Investopedia, compound ...