Bethany Filer, Associate Financial Advisor
How Does Economics Apply to Me?
When most people hear the word “economics,” they might picture complicated charts, political debates, or Wall Street jargon. But you don’t have to be a stockbroker or economist to understand the economy. Economics, at its core, is simply the study of how people use limited resources to meet unlimited needs and desires. So what does…
Goal Setting and the New Year
You have probably heard the statistic that over 80% of New Year’s resolutions fail. But a more important story may be that just 3 in 10 Americans make resolutions in the first place. If you don’t set a goal, you’ve already failed. Do you have a goal for the new year? Do you have a…
Four Investing Pitfalls to Avoid
Investing is one of the most powerful financial tools available for growing wealth, but it’s not magic. You have to approach it carefully and with a plan if you want to get the most from your investments. As a young person or someone just starting out on your financial journey, here are a few of…
Money 101: How Do Credit Cards Work?
For young people beginning their financial journey, few topics hold as much mystique and stigma as credit cards. We’ve seen people at both unhealthy ends of a spectrum: those who accrue consumer debt, and those who avoid credit cards altogether. The truth is that credit cards are neither good nor bad. They are merely tools…
Where Am I Going? Financial Literacy Tips for Young Adults
Have you ever tried to use a GPS without entering an address? Try typing “I don’t know where I want to go” in the Google Maps search bar. You will most likely get results saying something like, “No results found on Google Maps.” Apparently, a GPS requires a destination before it will give you directions….