Brenda W. Hargroves

You did all the right things to plan for this day. You followed smart financial literacy practices. Determined financial goals Taught...

As I reflect on my writer’s journey, thoughts come to mind that don’t merit an entire article discussion but should be noted in passing....

OK, I’m hooked. Can’t scroll past those Facebook thrifting reels.  In my day, it was known as thrift shopping. What can I say? Today...

I love how something old suddenly becomes new when given a trendy twist.   Budgeting and saving are concepts that have stood the test of...

The difference between thinking about retirement vs. what it actually looks like when the time comes can be startling. I recently had...

My April 2023 blog post  outed corporations for the not-so-subtle ways they are making money at our expense. You know what I’m talking...

I recently read this quote in my favorite daily newsletter, Morning Brew. “File this under records you’d prefer not to see broken: The US...

Most years, I celebrate the Christmas holiday season by myself for three reasons. Most years, I celebrate the Christmas holiday season by...

Laid off in 2011, I quickly became disillusioned with living among those searching for employment. I feared I would start screaming if I...

OK, like it or not, a final check on your 2024 goals is in order. First off, did you set any?  Were they in your head or did you commit...

This is by far the longest article I’ve posted, but I think it’s well worth reading. Recently, I’ve noticed increased attention to the...

OK, so I’ve now broken a cardinal rule for success  – consistency. Since starting this blog, I’ve consistently posted articles on the...

Why 201 and not 101? Because I’ve addressed this topic in these earlier posts. 6 Highly Successful Networking Tips Oh No! I Have To...

This short, but heartfelt post addresses a topic I’ve thought a lot about this year. Do you know folks who believe in celebrating their...

The sagest advice that comes to mind when I think about growing a small business is a statement Albert C Hurston, CPA made when Pamela...

Many people find major unexpected car, home or health related expenses a serious blow to their already tight budget. The best way to...

NOTE: For some reason, several of my readers did not receive this article because of some kind of Internet snafu. So, I’m posting it...

Congress established National Women’s History Month in 1980 to recognize and honor the achievements of women. Observance initially began...