Apr 26, 2024 | Blog, Financial Fitness
By Charlestien Harris I know it is past the tax filing deadline of April 15, but very few taxpayers realize that Social Security benefits can be taxable under certain conditions. One question many people ask me is, “At what age is Social Security no longer taxable?”...
Apr 19, 2024 | Blog, Financial Fitness
By Charlestien Harris Student loan forgiveness is a hot topic these days, not just for consumers looking to take advantage of the opportunity but also for scammers who keep up with the news on student loan forgiveness. Scams are among the leading financial crimes, and...
Apr 11, 2024 | Blog, Financial Fitness
By Charlestien Harris April is Financial Literacy Month! This has long been a nationally recognized holiday, representing our collective dedication as a country to the importance of being financially literate. I guess the question that I want to ask most is – with...
Apr 5, 2024 | Blog, Financial Fitness
By Charlestien Harris Every month, there seems to be something to celebrate or recognize, and April is no different! April is also known as National Fair Housing Month. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) defines fair housing as the right to...
Mar 29, 2024 | Blog, Financial Fitness
By Charlestien Harris We are nearing the tax deadline of April 15! Some of you have already filed and received your refund, while others have delayed filing, perhaps because you anticipate owing taxes to the IRS. You are not alone. According to a polling survey...
Mar 21, 2024 | Blog, Financial Fitness
By Charlestien Harris Spring fever is in full swing this month! The infamous March Madness brackets have been announced, and the competition has begun. While this can be a time of renewal and fierce competition, this month is also when you should take care of some...
Mar 15, 2024 | Blog, Financial Fitness
By Charlestien Harris Credit is always a subject of interest to most consumers. When I teach my financial education classes, it is the topic that garners the most questions and takes quite a bit of classroom time to cover. Credit affects everyone in some way, whether...
Mar 8, 2024 | Blog, Financial Fitness
By Charlestien Harris In celebration of St. Patrick’s Day and the “wearing of the green” this March, I’ve chosen to focus on the theme of “going green.” But what does it mean to go green? In essence, it involves adopting methods and...
Feb 29, 2024 | Blog, Financial Fitness
By Charlestien Harris March, known for wearing green in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, also embodies the concept of “going green” in various aspects. In line with this theme, let’s discuss ways to enhance personal finances through thoughtful...
Feb 23, 2024 | Blog, Financial Fitness
By Charlestien Harris Have you ever wondered about the origins of your money habits and how they contribute to the relationship you currently have with your finances? Often, we find ourselves questioning why we manage our money in a certain way or where these habits...