Category: Financial Education

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...

Spring Home Buying: How to Save for a Down Payment and How Much to Save

Spring has arrived and with that comes peak home buying season. It’s the busiest time for homebuyers, as people come out of their winter hibernation and start exploring what’s available...

Arizona Hatters: Keeping Arizonans Dapper Since 1935

Mark Contento, owner of Arizona Hatters, joined Karla on this week's Thrive Tucson to talk about the evolution of his storied company....

A Boss Like Bob

Bob was recently voted Best Boss in the Arizona Daily Star Readers’ Choice poll. We wanted to know what makes him such an effective leader. So we asked him. See...

Behind the Scenes of “Where Does Your Money Go?”

It’s a clear, sunny, typical Saturday in Tucson, Arizona, as vendors set up their tents along 4th Avenue. The Street Fair doesn’t begin for another hour, so the crowds haven’t...

5 Local Black Leaders Who Are Shaping the Future of Arizona: Kim Covington

Welcome back to our salute to some of Arizona’s black leaders who are creating positive change in the state and beyond. If you missed it, check out our last post...

Investing In A Rising-Rate Environment

The Federal Reserve raised the federal funds interest rate three times in 2017 from 1.00% to 1.50%, signaling an environment where some believe rates will continue to rise. This is...

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Tips for Managing Your Individual Retirement Account (IRA)

An IRA can be a very effective retirement planning tool. Here are tips to help you effectively manage it and make it work for you. Max it out Every year,...

What’s This Bitcoin Thing All About? An Introduction to the What, How, and Why of Cryptocurrencies

Cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum became the craze of 2017. The value of Bitcoin grew by more than 1,200% last year, while lesser-known cryptocurrencies like Ripple jumped by 35,000%...

So You Want to Be a Snowbird? The Real Costs of Buying a Second Home in Arizona (or Anywhere Else)

In Arizona, snowbirds are as common as cacti and gorgeous sunsets. But becoming a snowbird is more complicated than just buying a second home and spending your winters sunbathing by...

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