It would be pretty hard to have gotten through the last five years without ever hearing or talking about cryptocurrency or the blockchain. The explosion of Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other…
Author: Lauren Zangardi Haynes
Lauren Zangardi Haynes
Lauren Zangardi Haynes, CIMA, CFP (R) is a fee-only financial planner and founder of Spark Financial Advisors. She has three young children and a rambunctious puppy. Learn more about Lauren’s services at Spark Financial Advisors.
When a friend is having a tough time, do you prefer to bake cookies, instead of buying some at the store? Have you ever experienced a Pinterest fail attempting to…
Few financial topics have the power to strike fear in a family’s heart like a discussion about saving for college. Tuition costs are rising faster than incomes, the value of…
With apps making it easier and cheaper to participate in financial trading, more time at home for many of us, and a few high-flying stocks enticing people into the stock…
Looking for a few silver linings to the COVID-19 pandemic? The health and economic crisis has created some unusual financial planning opportunities you need to know about. Here is a…
Nothing says, “Welcome spring!” like daffodils, pollen, baby bunnies, and (perhaps) cutting a big check to the IRS. Conversely, many people purposefully overpay their taxes, so they receive a refund…
Mom and Dad help their newly employed son and a few friends move into an apartment one Saturday afternoon. The crew works hard, and when the day is done, everyone…
Many families have two working parents these days. This can lead to a serious time-crunch for most people who want both happy families and busy careers. When so many people…
You’ve recently graduated from college, and perhaps you received a gift or a signing bonus. You are ready to start your adult life off on strong footing, but you aren’t…
There are many ways you can express your opinions and values in 2019. Did you know you can express your values in the way you invest your money as well?…
Bad credit? No credit? No problem! Your job is your credit! These kinds of claims, often made by a shady used car salesperson, just aren’t true. Bad credit is a…
Do you feel ready to make some changes in your financial life, but don’t know how or where to start? You’re in luck! This month, I have seven easy ways…
