Smart Money in 2025

New Year, New You … As with many major life goals, achieving financial stability is a matter of habit. This is why we have partnered with Banzai Financial in 2025 to offer timely tips, articles, dynamic calculators and virtual coaching to assist you in setting clear goals. These 3-7 minute reads and activities offer the best practices while helping you move closer to steadily building your finances to the point where you can manage unexpected expenses, pursue opportunities, put a little cash in your pocket and account, and live a more secure life free of excessive debt.

It Begins with Budgeting … Our first series starts with forging good budgeting habits. Here you’ll learn how to get a handle on how much you earn each month and how much you spend. When calculating your spending, you’ll be asked to think beyond the big expenses (rent, loans, groceries, utilities, etc.) and start tracking all your expenses, including coffee, entertainment, tips, and more. Good luck!