What is Me, Myself, and Money? Me, Myself, and Money is Emily Shull’s company that aims to help people realize why they have a certain attitude towards money. As a Certified Money Coach and Money Behavior Analyst, she is able to evaluate both the practical and emotional sides to finances. Whether they know it or [...]
Speedy Sneakers Before Speedy Sneakers, Peter traveled the world as a Corporate Auditor, visiting every continent except for Australia; “I absolutely loved that job,” says Peter. While auditing, Peter created a running program on the side in order for him and his wife to be active without going to the gym. Speedy Sneakers first started [...]
Aj Casey, Executive Director of Stonewall Columbus, shares her wonderful background of transferring to Columbus and becoming such an influential part of Stonewall Columbus. Stonewall Columbus While attending Georgetown University for foreign languages and international economics, Casey aspired to work in The World Bank, using her language to help people, communities and countries around the [...]
Last Friday, we had the pleasure to talk with Valorie Schwarmann, CFO and Senior Vice President of Homeport, a non-profit housing developer. Valorie oversees the financial systems, processes, planning, and reporting for all lines of business at Homeport. What is Homeport? Homeport is a non-profit housing developer based in Columbus, Ohio. By building quality affordable [...]
The FAFSA & College Financing If this is new to you, FAFSA, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid is a form for prospective college students that should be completed every year. The point of the application is to determine your Expected Family Contribution (EFC). The lower the EFC number, the more financial support you [...]
Expecting can be stressful and confusing, especially if this is your first child. Reading this article will help to organize your thoughts and plan for this new, exciting journey. Read Financial Tips For Expecting Parents: Create a Budget As expecting parents, it is important to create a budget for your baby’s first year expenses. Make [...]
A guide to know who you hire has the right background for you. When you are looking around for a financial advisor, you’re likely to encounter an assortment of initials. How do you shift through all these initials and find the best professional for you? Here is a brief explanation of the education and expertise [...]
Many people feel uncomfortable planning for life insurance because they connect it with "the end." Consequently, they fail to take the appropriate steps in order to protect loved ones financially. How does it work? “A life insurance policy is a contract with an insurance company. The company provides a lump-sum payment, known as a [...]
Beauty and wellness savings hacks can help you save money over your lifetime! A common misconception is that beauty and wellness products are only for women. But this is far from true! Men still need to use shampoo, lotion, face scrubs, nail clippers... you get the idea. Clearly, everyone needs beauty and wellness products one [...]
Last week we talked face to face with the Columbus Managing Director, Toni Cunningham of Per Scholas, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing IT job training to individuals that need it the most. Building Tech In The Nonprofit Space Per Scholas is a national nonprofit organization that was formed in the Bronx, New York [...]
