Category: Financial Planning/ Budgeting

A Message to Employers Considering Hiring People on the Autism Spectrum

Despite many positive changes, underemployment remains high among adults on the autism spectrum. According to the National Autism Indicators report, only 14% of adults with autism had paid jobs within their community. A major reason why employers are so skeptical …

What is an Action Plan and How Can I Benefit From One?

March 5, 2018 in Employment Financial Planning/ Budgeting Independent Living

“A goal without a plan is just a wish.” It’s believed Antoine de Saint Exupéry uttered these words, and, quite frankly, we couldn’t have said it better ourselves! Throughout our life, there are so many things we say we want …

Budgeting Tips that Will Keep You From Breaking the Bank this Christmas

December 1, 2017 in Financial Planning/ Budgeting

We all want our friends and family to have a holly, jolly, Christmas. So when it comes time to purchase gifts for them, the pressure to get them something amazing can be intense (and costly). Keep yourself from getting a …

A Twenty-Something’s Guide to Managing Money

November 14, 2017 in Financial Planning/ Budgeting

A lack of financial experience, combined with student loan debt, entry-level jobs, and the desire to travel can make it difficult for young people to properly manage their money. But no matter where your path in life is taking you, …

No Matter How Much Money You Make, You Can be Financially Successful

October 16, 2017 in Financial Planning/ Budgeting

What does financial success mean to you? Despite what movies have led us to believe, financially successful people aren’t just those living in mansions and driving a fleet of luxury cars. Though it differs a bit from person-to-person, being financially …

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