Interview with Ric Mathis, ROSA: What is it that you do? RIC: I have an 8-part financial literacy course for youth. I use the 7 principles in my book entitled “Kid’s Money Book, 7 Principles Every Child Should Know about Money.” I utilize the book along with the film “Black Friday Part 2. We discuss the principles and the different components of the film. ROSA: What are the age ranges of children that you teach, […]
A forced savings plan may be the answer you’re looking for to regain control of your finances. It’s easier than you think to start taking positive steps towards getting out of debt. What is a forced savings plan? In personal finance, a forced savings plan can also be known as a commitment to invest. It is a series of automatic transfers that are in place to ensure your financial plan and investment strategy continue to […]
1 in 3 people will experience a financial emergency at some point in their life. Most people do not recover and they end being another sad statistic. You do not have to be counted among these people. The thought of being affected by a major negative event in your life that could ultimately affect your finances; for instance, a job loss or an illness will have many people sacrifice their good night’s sleep trying to […]
Financial stress causes psychological issues and more often than not, it stems from being in debt, or not having enough cash inflows to sustain your family and so many other things. It has been proven that reducing financial stress gives you time to think about other areas of your life. Thus, in this blog, we look at the strategies that you can adopt today and reclaim your life from financial trauma. Have a Financial Plan […]
