Estate planning is an essential part of creating financial stability. An estate plan helps your family and friends understand your wishes, and it assigns beneficiaries while you are living and after your death.

No one plans to work forever; typically, most people wish to spend the latter years of their lives doing things they enjoy. To have fun in the later years or to live comfortably after you retire, a retirement plan must be in place to benefit from.

The earlier you start saving, the more time your money has to grow. Making smart money decisions in your 20's and 30's can make all the difference when you are ready to retire. At an age where you are fresh into your career.

When you look at your paycheck, and you see various deductions regarding social security and state taxes, among other taxes, you may start to wonder where all your money is going. Financial literacy includes understanding paycheck deductions and becoming attuned to your money.

Find out how federal dollars are being spent.

As the deadline to apply for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan neared, the news of $130 billion in allocated funds that remain unused promoted the Senate to extend the deadline to apply until August 8, 2020.

Sixty ($60) billion has been set aside for Community Banks and Smaller Credit Unions with the goal of funneling more money to small, rural, and minority-owned businesses.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has started sending out COVID-19 stimulus checks, also known as the Economic Impact Payment, via direct deposit to millions of Americans. You can now use the IRS portal to "Get My Payment" status.

The federal government passed a $2 trillion stimulus bill to help lift any financial burden off of Americans.

The spread of COVID-19 in the United States has put millions of people out of work and has more than 17 million Americans filing for unemployment.

After being hired, and on day one of a new job, you will be required to complete a W-4 form. We will discuss tax withholding, gross pay, and net pay.

Whether you use a spreadsheet or another form of tracking your spending, you’ll feel more empowered when it comes to your finances and can finally begin to save money for things you want and need when you know exactly where your money is going.

Many people feel that they don’t have the money or assets available to invest. However, if your job offers a 401(K) or retirement fund, these plans are a great way to start investing in your future.

Tax season can be stressful enough. You have to gather documents, find a trusted tax preparer, and more! On top of all that, who wants to pay to file their taxes? Not me. We've created a list to help you file your taxes for FREE!