One of the most effective tools for preventing a large-scale financial disaster is an emergency fund, an amount of money that is set aside to cover unexpected expenses, or to keep you afloat if no regular income is coming in. Even if you have a great handle on your finances, unexpected challenges can
Coach: Am I Ready to Retire? HOW IT WORKS Every individual has a different goal for retirement. This Coach guides you through setting a personal retirement goal and predicts your total retirement savings. It then helps you evaluate whether you're on track to meet your goal. To begin the Coach, select "Get Started."
Coach: Filling Out the FAFSA HOW IT WORKS Every year, billions of dollars are left in unclaimed federal aid funds. This means that thousands of eligible students aren't filling out and submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA. It may seem intimidating, but the FAFSA is the best way to reduce the ever-rising costs
Are you adding a child to your family? Congratulations! Whether it be through birth or adoption, parenthood is a fulfilling experience that requires careful planning and consideration. As with any major life change, if you have a better grasp of the financial requirements and tasks, you can be better prepared for what's ahead. Plan Plan
If you don’t make enough money to cover your basic expenses, there are safeguards in place to help you make ends meet. The U.S. Government has several programs that can assist you with paying for necessities like food, healthcare, and even housing. Food Services If paying for food is your main concern, there are a
Mandy Ashley DMD, MsEd, MS, shares the story of Sky Pediatric Dentistry and how First Southern National Bank believed in her vision.
Coach: Your First SBA Loan HOW IT WORKS Growing a business means you have to raise capital and SBA loans are one way to do that. Get ready to apply for your first SBA loan with this Coach session. Select Get Started to begin and follow along with the Coach. This session will help you evaluate how
Coach: Build an Emergency Fund HOW IT WORKS An emergency fund is an amount of money you set aside to cover unexpected expenses or to cover basic expenses if there are significant changes to your income. How much you need in your emergency fund is unique to you and your personal circumstances. To find out using this
Coach: Basic Bookkeeping HOW IT WORKS Owning a business means staying on top of financial reports and bookkeeping. Easier said than done. Well, it used to be. This Coach session will guide you through basic bookkeeping principles and provide a spreadsheet for you to create both a Profit & Loss Sheet and a Balance Sheet for your
Coach: Create A Budget HOW IT WORKS You need a budget to tell your money where to go, but making one can seem daunting. This Coach walks you step-by-step through the process of creating a budget that fits your lifestyle. Using the 50/30/20 rule, every dollar is assigned to needs, wants, or savings. You’ll also receive
Coach: Get Out of Debt HOW IT WORKS Managing debt is the best way to find financial freedom. This Coach session will provide useful strategies to manage your personal debt situation and create a plan to payoff your debts using the debt snowball or avalanche methods. To begin the Coach session, select Get Started. Next, follow along,
Coach: Retirement Funds HOW IT WORKS When you invest in a retirement account, your money will grow until you're ready to retire. But how do you know whether to use a Traditional or Roth retirement account? The Coach session will walk you through both types of accounts and show how your personal retirement savings will be affected
