Does Money Buy Happiness? It Depends on How You Use It
The question of whether money can buy happiness has been around about as long as the concept of money itself, influencing countless articles, books, and songs. Maybe money can’t buy us love—but can it help us lead a meaningful life? Since the 1960s, vast reams of literature have been written about the psychology of happiness, […] Read More
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, world-class restaurants, or tranquil hikes, each of Tucson’s dozens of neighborhoods provide unique character and culture. Sure, you could spend months exploring the city to […] Read More
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, world-class restaurants, or tranquil hikes, each of Phoenix’s hundreds of neighborhoods provide a unique character and culture. Sure, you could spend months exploring the city […] Read More1 min read
10 Clever Savings Tips from Vantage West Employees
Saving money always sounds a lot easier than it is. Life happens. So do emergencies and unexpected expenses, but that doesn’t mean saving is impossible. To help you in your quest for savings, members of the Vantage West team share their favorite tips for saving money. Here are 10 of their best pieces of saving […] Read More
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 Americans’ savings habits shows. According to a 2017 GoBanking Rates survey, 57% of Americans had less than $1,000 in a savings account, while 39% had no […] Read More
Gaslight Empire
Vantage West member Tony Terry Jr.—founder of the Gaslight Theatre and its family of sister companies—built an efficient operation designed for family fun. Here’s how he grew his business and why he still loves every second of it. Most people wouldn’t move to a remote Alaskan town to establish a live theater company. But Tony […] Read MoreApr 27, 2018
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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 the numbers 57 million Americans already earn money online and elsewhere as freelancers, according to Edelman Intelligence, a research firm commissioned by Upwork and Freelancers Union. Nearly 20 million […] Read More
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 what he had to say in the videos below: Read More
5 Common Credit Union Misconceptions and Why You Should Make the Switch
Ask 10 people what they think a credit union is and you’re likely to get 10 different answers. The most common response is that a credit union is “like a bank, only smaller,” which would make any credit union evangelist cringe. In reality, credit unions aren’t necessarily smaller than banks (just ask Navy Federal Credit Union), […] Read More
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% in 2017. Yes, you’re reading those numbers right. According to Reuters, this means if you invested $100 in Ripple at the beginning of 2017, your investment […] Read MoreOnline Banking
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