Category: Financial

The consumer price index rose 7% in 2021, the largest 12-month gain since 1982. So far, it has not eased in 2022, and most forecasts expect it to stay elevated for the rest of the year. So, what does this mean for most Americans? The answer depends on the response...

Ever wonder when the right time to invest in the market is? It’s a question I hear frequently from my clients. Imagine trying out for the varsity team and finding out you made it. During the first practice, your coach sits the team down to talk about commitment, hard work...

Rianka R. Dorsainvil, CFP® Hi, I’m Rianka, Greenwood’s Official Certified Financial Planner. I recall the first time I truly saw financial freedom in action. The neighbors who lived next to my nana in Norfolk, VA used to sit in dual rocking chairs on their porch every morning, relaxing and watching...

The Snowball Method is one of the best ways to pay off debt, regardless of what the mathematicians say. One of the reasons is because it focuses on the human element of motivation and excitement versus just math. Because living life based on just numbers is boring and uninspiring for...

Trying to balance and accomplish all of your financial goals can feel overwhelming. I know how out of hand things can get when you’re trying to save up for family vacations, Christmas, and back-to-school shopping. My go-to tip for reducing the stress and saving for all of my financial goals...

Amazon is often accused of decimating small business. Certainly, it has made survival harder with new norms of “FREE SHIPPING” and “FREE RETURNS.” These obviously aren’t free. If you don’t have Amazon Web Services to subsidize you, online selling can turn out to be very, very expensive. The problem is...