Creative Selves
Megan Dixon, ITS and Ripple Impact NW Growing things is in my blood. From the generations of Maschmann farmers in Nebraska to my Papa Adams’ backyard vegetable garden, my entire body demands I put things in the ground each spring in anticipation of a fall harvest. I...
Prioritizing Inventory Management Can Help Your Business
Mastering inventory levels is a key to many successful and growing businesses. Here are reasons why prioritizing your inventory management is something to consider for your business: Less shrink. Shrinkage represents cash that goes to waste because inventory is...
Get More Money for School by Understanding These Scholarship Myths
There’s plenty of money available for you to pursue a post-secondary education for either you or your child! Here are several myths that could be getting in the way of securing money to pay for school. Common misconceptions Scholarships are only for top scholars and...
Never Take on the IRS Alone!
Sleuthing your way through a tax audit by yourself is not the same as fixing a leaky faucet or changing your oil. Here are reasons you should seek professional help as soon as you receive a letter from the IRS: IRS auditors do this for a living — you don’t. Seasoned...
Ideas to Save Money this Summer
Summertime is often the best time of the year to spend time with family and plan something fun. With the kids out of school, plenty of vacation time accrued at work and a fully funded travel budget, you may even be able to book a getaway somewhere tropical, historic...
Shield Your Emergency Fund From Inflation
Most financial experts suggest keeping three to six months worth of household expenses in savings to help in case of emergency. But with record inflation, that task just got a lot harder to accomplish as virtually every safe place to put your emergency funds will not...
Make Your Child’s Summer Break a Tax Break!
As a busy working parent, you may be on the lookout for activities that are available for your kids this summer. There may be a solution that’s also a tax break: Summer camp! Using the Child and Dependent Care Credit, you can be reimbursed for part of the cost of...
Make Your Cash Worth More
Banking tips to help you cash in One of the side benefits of inflation is that banks are finally beginning to pay interest on your savings. Here are some ideas to help you make the most of your banked cash: Understand your bank accounts. Not all bank accounts are...
