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October is also National Financial Planning Month

October is also National Financial Planning Month

By Charlestien Harris Last week, I discussed October as Financial Exploitation Month to raise awareness about the importance of being cautious with your financial transactions and personal information. This week, I want to talk about how essential it is to have a...
Financial Benefits of Applying for Medicare at 65

Financial Benefits of Applying for Medicare at 65

By Charlestien Harris I am turning 65 this month, and I am excited about the benefits that come with it – Medicare being just one of them! For those who may not know, Medicare is the federal health insurance program for anyone age 65 and older, as well as for some...
Five Financial Moves to Make in Your Sixties

Five Financial Moves to Make in Your Sixties

By Charlestien Harris Well, it’s about to be official! I’ll be turning 65 on my upcoming birthday – yay for me! I like to call myself a “seasoned citizen” instead of a senior citizen, mostly because it just sounds better. But there are some very important financial...
Budgeting for School Activities

Budgeting for School Activities

By Charlestien Harris Football, basketball, track, band, tennis – you name it, your child could potentially participate in any number of extracurricular activities. As a loving and supportive parent, you may not have considered how much money you’re spending on items...
Getting a Handle on College Tuition Bills

Getting a Handle on College Tuition Bills

By Charlestien Harris Whew! You’ve gotten them through high school, and now college tuition is on your horizon. If you or your child is entering college this semester, the tuition bill will arrive soon – if you haven’t received it already! Paying for your child’s...
Pros and Cons of Paying for School Lunches Online

Pros and Cons of Paying for School Lunches Online

By Charlestien Harris Over 95,000 schools and institutions serve lunches to 28.6 million students each day, including 19 million free lunches, 1.1 million at reduced price, and 8.5 million at full price. Nearly 4.7 billion lunches are served annually, according to...