by Karla Dennis | Sep 28, 2019 | Money
If you are like many people, you’re probably spending more than you think on digital subscriptions—including music streaming, cloud storage, video libraries, software packages and more. When you take a moment to add up the cost, it’s likely fairly high. Want to start cutting back on digital subscription expenses? Here are a few pointers: Look for free options Many of your digital subscriptions likely offer free options.For example, the following providers offer free cloud storage—Google up to 15GB, Apple up to 5GB, Dropbox up to 2GB, Amazon up to 5GB, OneDrive up to 5GB and Box up to 10GB. Google also offers several free products such as Google Docs, Sheets and Slides. Most music streaming vendors also offer a basic free account. If you can stand the ads, you can maintain your free account as long as you like. read...
by Karla Dennis | Sep 21, 2019 | Money
One of the most challenging aspects of being a business owner is managing your finances. The following financing tips offer sound advice on this topic. For more customized guidance on financing for your business, contact our firm. Establish financial goals One of the most important things any business owner can do is establish financial goals and create a plan for achieving them—no matter the stage ofbusiness. This will help ensure you stay on track when it comes to your budget as well as help you achieve business goals. read...
by Karla Dennis | Jul 11, 2019 | Blog
These days, you can earn points for just about anything…and the points can add up quickly. This means that you can often use reward points to finance big-ticket items like airfare and hotel stays. Here are some tips from reward plan experts to help you cut your summer vacation costs by using reward points. 1. Keep it simple to start: As you may know from your own experience, reward programs can be complicated. So, it’s easier to just focus on one or two programs in the beginning. 2. Get a bump at the beginning: Assuming that your credit score is good, applying for a credit card that offers free frequent flyer miles when you open the card is an easy way to bump up airfare reward points quickly. Keep in mind, however, this often requires you to charge a minimum amount, and there may also be an annual fee. read...
by Karla Dennis | Jun 6, 2019 | Blog
The Best Baseball Park Food Remember when ballpark snacks were limited to popcorn, peanuts and Cracker Jacks? Today, it’s a whole new ballgame! Many of America’s major league baseball stadiums now offer a full lineup of delicious treats top satisfy anyone’s craving. Check out some of the food options at stadiums across the United States. And then plan your next baseball game outing...
by Karla Dennis | May 30, 2019 | Blog
Tips for Choosing the Best Home Security System There are numerous advertisements and articles that highlight the latest smart security system. In fact, there are so many systems available that it’s hard to determine which one is right for your needs. That’s why we’re sharing the following information from pcmag.com. We hope it will help make your home security system decision easier. 1. Consider whether you want a system that you monitor yourself, or if you want to pay a subscription fee to have your home surveilled 24/7 by professionals. Some security service vendors will contact your local fire and police departments when alarms are triggered. However, the higher the level of service you get, the more you can expect to pay. read...
by Karla Dennis | May 23, 2019 | Blog
Basement Bounty: Turn Your Stash Into Cash Many of us have our secret stash of “stuff” somewhere in our homes. You know, those items that we procrastinate getting rid of. If you have your own small hoard of “treasures,” you might just be able to turn that stash into cash! Check out our list of common household items that might be worth more than you think. QuartersCheck your loose change for Kansas quarters—the ROI is amazing! A batch of these irregular quarters from 2005 are valued at around $10 each due to a coin pressing machine error. On some Kansas quarters, the print reads: “In God We Rust” instead of “In God We Trust.” read...
