Category: Financial Education

Affordable Starter Homes: Begin your home owning experience with Vantage West

Going back to at least the 1950s, starter homes have been one of the best ways for families to initiate their homeownership journey. While there’s no specific definition, starter homes...

Tips To Help Maintain Steady Cash Flow During Market Volatility

Do you remember Harry Markopolos? As a financial analyst for a Boston investment firm, Markopolos was asked to reverse engineer Bernie Madoff’s trading strategy and revenue streams. The unregistered hedge...

How to Get a Smart Home for Less: Vantage West can help you get the home of the future

Smart technology has become an ever-present part of our lives, so it was only a matter of time before our homes became as smart as our phones. A smart home...

The Rialto Theatre: Rocking Revitalization

Julie Ragland, Development Director at the Rialto Theatre in Tucson, joined Karla on this week's Thrive Tucson. As a downtown fixture, the Rialto staged an impressive......

Tucson Neighborhood Explorer

As the housing market heats up in Tucson, it’s a great time to start exploring the city for the perfect spot to call home. Whether you’re looking for vibrant nightlife,...

Phoenix Neighborhood Explorer

As the housing market heats up in Phoenix, it’s a great time to start exploring the city for the perfect spot to call home. Whether you’re looking for vibrant nightlife,...

Mexican Baseball Fiesta: Hitting Home Runs in Business

Mike Feder, President of Mexican Baseball Fiesta, joined Karla on this week's Thrive Tucson. Mexican Baseball Fiesta is an annual event that connects the worlds of American and Mexican baseball...

Split it up: How owning multiple savings accounts can help you reach your goals

We all know that saving money is the best way to gain financial independence. But knowing what’s good for us doesn’t always mean that we’ll follow, as recent data on...

Strengthening Communities: The Economic Impact of Local Financial Institutions

Over the past few years, shopping local has become a rallying cry for those looking to bolster their own communities. People have discovered that when spending remains in the community,...

Arizona’s Freelance Economy and What It Can Mean For You

Within nine years, the majority of workers in the U.S. are expected to earn money as independent contractors. Freelance work is a trend that won’t stop anytime soon. Freelancing by...

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