Spooktacular Cyber Safety Tips to Keep Your Finances Fright-Free
October is Cyber Security Awareness Month, making it the perfect time to take stock of your cyber protections.
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Experts Say Viewing Your Car as an Investment Can Improve Your Finances
Rather than seeing your vehicle as a piece of equipment that needs to be replaced frequently, like a cellphone, for example, it may be smarter to treat your car as a long-term asset that you can feel comfortable owning and driving for years, which could save you thousands of dollars.
April Is Financial Literacy Month: Key Principles to Know While Navigating Finances
Here are some key principles of financial literacy determined by the Federal Financial Literacy and Education Commission that you should be aware of this Financial Literacy Month.
Safeguarding Your Finances: A Guide to Protecting Yourself from Fraud
New technologies are helping protect individuals from scams before they even happen. And by taking a few simple steps, you can ensure your transactions and personal information are kept secure.
What Every Newlywed Should Know About Finances
February is the month of love and one of the most popular times of year for couples to get engaged. According to a recent study, 36% of respondents said Valentine’s Day is the most romantic day to propose. If you’re about to get married or just walked down the aisle, here are five things to…
Pandemic Make You More Concerned About Finances? You’re Not Alone
The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted nearly every aspect of people’s lives and, as it turns out, it also impacted their feelings about financial security and life insurance. In a national survey commissioned by Erie Insurance: • Two-thirds of respondents (66%) said the pandemic made them more concerned about their financial security than they were before. •…
Faith, Family & Finances 
By Contributing Writer James L. Marshall, Jr., Financial Advisor, Financial Educator & Author One you choose, one you are born into, and the other you earn (well most of us have to earn it). First is faith. Faith is the assurance that the things revealed and promised in the Word are true, even though unseen,…
5 Tips To Help You Take Control of Your Finances
By d-mars.com News Provider Many people are reassessing goals in light of the turmoil of the last year. There is a renewed focus on gaining control of finances, especially through increased saving and getting professional advice. Even Americans who did not lose work lost a sense of confidence in the economy. A new survey by…
4 Ways To Protect Your Finances and Investments in 2021
By d-mars.com News Provider Finances are consistently a top concern for many Americans, with “saving money” a top-10 most common New Year’s resolution. This year, Americans are more concerned than ever before due to the uncertainty created by the COVID-19 pandemic. USE Credit Union reported that more than 75% of non-transactional calls received since the…
Financial Planning Month: 5 things you can do to take the fear out of your finances
October is Financial Planning Month, so there is no better time to face your financial fears and make actionable changes to get yourself on track when it comes to managing your money. While nearly half of Americans (47 percent) find the prospect of financial planning scary, it doesn’t have to be. If you find…
7 Tips to Help Protect You from Financial Fraud
Here are seven ideas to help you avoid falling prey to financial fraud.
How Homeowners and Renters Should Respond After a Natural Disaster
In observance of National Preparedness Month, experts are offering homeowners and renters these tips for how to respond when disaster strikes.
Survey Finds Nearly 70% of Americans are Confident in Their Investment Strategy
More than 60% of Americans feel they are in a better place to achieve their goals than generations that came before them, according to a survey.
Call for Artists: Houston Creatives Invited to Apply for ‘HueMan:Shelter,’ a Bloomberg Philanthropies Public Art Challenge Winning Project
HueMan:Shelter is a public art project that simultaneously serves as a social awareness campaign bolstering Houston’s successful interventions addressing homelessness by continuing to dispel myths and harmful stereotypes about the unhoused.
Looking for a Financial Advisor? Here are Things to Consider
Here’s an in-depth guide to help you make the best decision when choosing a financial advisor.
Why Anxiety, Dishonesty and Evasion Are So Common Where Money is Concerned
A new survey suggests that while consumers are decreasing their spending to get by in the current economy, they harbor some anxieties and are struggling to improve their approach to money management.
Understanding Your Credit Score
Here’s a look at what financial activities are affecting your credit, as well as some tips for improving your score.
Ways to Increase Your Credit Limit Without Asking
Increasing your credit limit without directly asking your credit card issuer involves several strategies aimed at demonstrating responsible credit behavior.
The Fort Bend Church Presents the Flourish Conference
The Fort Bend Church is presenting the “Flourish Conference: Faith, Family, and Finances,” hosted by Pastor Byron C. Stevenson from July 31-August 2. Experience a time of renewal and transformation. This conference is designed to help you discover what it means not to just exist but to thrive and prosper in areas of your faith,…
Thinking About Furthering Your Education this Summer? 3 Factors to Consider
Online courses offer learners flexibility and independence that may align well with a summer schedule.