Organizing Your Finances

Organizing your finances is more than having a budget. It's having financial goals, a plan, and understanding where the money you earn goes every month. You need to organize your finances if you're ready to get out of the cycle of living paycheck to paycheck and maxing out your credit cards. These steps will help you get started. Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, which means we may receive a commission if you click a link and purchase…

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Senior Downsizing

Around 51% of retirees over 50 decide to move and downsize. This can be an emotional process, especially if you've lived in one place for a while. The following tips can help you decide if downsizing is right for you and make the process easier. Reasons to Downsize Weather. One study shows 25% of older adults plan to move to a warmer climate. Logistics. Stairs, long driveways, outdated bathrooms, and other infrastructure can make it harder to age in…

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Set Priorities and Get Organized in January for GO Month

Last year was a busy year for us here at True Assisting! I’m still playing catch-up and want to start the new year by setting priorities. If you’re feeling the same way, these nine methods will help you.Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, which means we may receive a commission if you click a link and purchase something we have recommended. This commission comes at no additional cost to you but will help us keep this site up and…

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Fall Goals Check In

Did you know September is National Self-Improvement Month? With summer winding down and the kids heading back to school, it’s the perfect time to check in and see how your goals for the year are coming. Many people use SMART Goals to set themselves up for success during the year. We showed you how here. But, even with that approach, it’s possible to “fall off the wagon” and “fail” at your goals. If that’s happened to you, here’s how…

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How to Build Financial Literacy

Someone with good financial literacy understands where their money is going and how to make it work for them. It's the ability to pay bills, borrow and save responsibly, and invest for the future. These money management skills can be learned at any age. It's never too late - or too early - to start! Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, which means we may receive a commission if you click a link and purchase something we have…

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