How a Side Hustle Can Improve Your Financial Wellness
There are many reasons people decide to get a "side hustle." These reasons include wanting extra spending money, working on a passion project, saving for a big purchase, among others.…
The Financial Lies We Tell Ourselves
Are you honest with yourself about money? Have you ever told yourself a white lie to justify spending money when you know you shouldn’t? Lying to yourself hurts your chances…
Health Insurance After Losing a Job
Losing a job is one of life’s biggest stressors. Not only are you losing income, but the loss of benefits can be a significant source of stress as well. What…
Do You Need Multiple Savings Accounts?
Multiple savings accounts are necessary for financial wellness. Having multiple savings accounts is essential to reaching your financial goals. Most people have a checking account and maybe a savings as…
Overwhelmed with Credit Card Debt?
Q: Vicki, I’m absolutely overwhelmed with my financial situation. I’ve maxed out many credit cards. How do I even begin to pay them off? Everyone tells me how important it…
CARES ACT Updates – July 2020
The CARES act, (Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security) was signed on March 27, 2020. There are portions of this law that are set to expire in July, and it’s…
Unemployment Benefits and Stimulus Check Misconceptions
With the massive economic shutdown of 2020, millions of Americans who lost their jobs or were temporarily furloughed filed for unemployment benefits. Filing for unemployment benefits has proven to be…
Fighting Over Finances?
I received this question from our Facebook group and thought it would be good to answer publicly. “Vicki, my partner and I are constantly fighting about money. Can you help…
Updates to the PPP
With the most recent crisis of our country, attention has shifted away from the COVID pandemic response to the turmoil on our streets. Right now President Trump and his top…
Welcome
Welcome to my Financial Wellness Blog Recently I’ve been asked what my inspiration was for starting a financial wellness program and what exactly IS financial wellness. I’d like to start…