Ways to Improve Your Heart Health
Health February 3, 2020
(Family Features) If you worry that you or someone you love will get heart disease or even have a heart attack, it’s understandable. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States, according to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI).... Read more
‘Tennessee Quit Week” to begin next week.
Health January 28, 2020
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Health joins partners across the state in celebrating the fifth annual Tennessee Quit Week February 3 – 7, 2020. This year’s theme is “Seeing 2020 Tobacco-Free,” and the goal is to inspire Tennesseans to live healthier lives by taking advantage of the state’s free resource,... Read more
Dear Dave, Do you think I should stop making contributions to my 401(k) for a year, so I can save up an emergency fund? I’m 28, and debt-free, but I don’t have anything saved for emergencies. -Bryan Dear Bryan, If you’re debt-free and making decent money at your job,... Read more
Written by Christy Wright Ever feel like you have a completely packed calendar and yet don’t really accomplish much at all? The struggle is real! But the struggle is also our fault. We say “yes” far too much. We’re so afraid of disappointing people that we spend all our... Read more
Dear Dave, I’m trying very hard to get out of debt. I have my beginner emergency fund in place, and I’m living on a monthly budget. Is it okay to include a little wallet cash in my budget at this point, just in case? -Andrew Dear Andrew, It’s probably... Read more
By Anthony O’Neal I don’t know about y’all, but I am ready to crush some goals this year! Maybe you don’t feel so ready, and that’s okay. Maybe you’re ready, but you’re worried your high schooler isn’t. Don’t stress. No matter where you find yourself at the beginning of the year, it’s never... Read more
Tips For a Stress-Free Tax Season.
Finance January 16, 2020
(StatePoint) Taxes are an unavoidable fact of life. Unfortunately, they can be somewhat overwhelming, which can cause people to put the task off and miss the deadline. Use these tips for a stress-free tax season: Get It Over With The sooner you get your taxes filed, the sooner you... Read more
My wife and I made a resolution this year to pay off $20,000 in credit card debt we’ve accumulated. I want us to follow your plan, and live on a really tight budget. She wants us to use a debt consolidation company, like some of her friends have done.... Read more
Dear Dave, My wife and I will both turn 30 next month. We have two young children, and we make a little over $85,000 combined. The problem is we have about $70,000 in debt. Some of it is credit card debt, but nearly $50,000 is in two car loans.... Read more
By Rachel Cruze The ball drops. The lights flash. The fireworks explode. “Auld Lang Syne” plays. When all those things happen at once, it can only mean one thing: a new year! We all love a good New Year’s celebration, but with it comes the reminder of goals, responsibilities, and resolutions for... Read more
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