Are the Stock Market and the Economy Out of Sync?
In normal times, the stock market is often a reflection of the economy. But these are not normal times. Even though April was marked by a global shutdown of businesses, rampant unemployment and low economic growth, the S&P 500 Index ended the month up 12.9%. This represented the highest one-month…
7 Steps to Spring Clean Your Finances
Since the first part of 2020 doesn’t “really” count because everyone was in stalemate (thank you Covid-19), we can basically start over now as the country starts to slowly reopen. So, welcome everyone. Spring has sprung! 🙂 It’s officially the season of cleaning, organizing, and working through all the build-up…
Challenges & Comfort Zones
Challenges are what make life interesting and overcoming them is what makes life meaningful. Joshua Marine Comfort zones are cozy, but staying in them forever won’t get you very far. In fact, you won’t go anywhere at all—because the prerequisite to growth and improvement is *drum roll please* challenging yourself.…
How To Have “The Money Talk” With Your Partner
Raise your hand if you’re dating, engaged, or married. Now keep your hand up if you want it to stay that way (as in…not divorce or break up). Hopefully everyone’s hand stayed up. If not, we’re the wrong people for the job. However, if you kept all five fingers high,…
4 Ways You’re Sabotaging Your Savings
Do not save what is left after spending; instead spend what is left after saving.” Warren Buffett Financial security is more than making enough money—it’s saving enough to make it last. If growing your savings is a 2020 goal, you’ll be ahead of the one in five Americans with no…
The State of the Sharing Economy
The financial hardships of the Great Recession forced many people to start thinking outside the box. The “sharing economy” gained popularity in the late 2000s because it provided more affordable means to travel, maintain homes and access piecemeal work for small businesses. This was the beginning of Airbnb, Uber and…
2020: Financial Goals You Can 100% Achieve
Welcome to 2020, the year you finally level up your finances. Let’s get started.
Family and Work – A Balancing Act
We’ve figured out a few things that help us balance work and family without feeling guilty about either. But before we dive in, a quick reminder: You can’t be everything to everyone—let your best be your best.
5 Unique Traditions the Whole Family Will Love
To help you remember the spirit of the holidays, I compiled a list of our favorite unique traditions. They’re simple to begin, so you can start making more memories this holiday season.
Second Annual Thanks-Giving Food Drive
FirstLine Financial is back for the Second Annual Thanks-giving Food Drive. And we hope you join us! We are participating in a local food drive to benefit St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance. We hope you join us in the spirit of giving and donate non-perishable food items. By donating a…