By M Katie Helle, CPA – Saving for retirement typically is not on the forefront of teens and young adults. Perhaps it should be because making a small investment for retirement can allow your money to work much harder for you in the long haul. A Roth IRA is a ...
By M Katie Helle, CPA – When it comes to money, how we handle our finances reflects whether an individual is responsible or a risk taker. Neither one of these two classifications is necessarily bad. It simply means your goals on money matters may be different. The responsible individual is ...
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 ...