Brenda W. Hargroves

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

By Brenda Weathers Hargroves A recent Employee Benefits Research Institute survey revealed the top three reasons people retire early are...

By Brenda Weathers Hargroves Continuing the discussion about what makes me tick and how what I have to say might be of value to you, I...

Brenda Weathers Hargroves Financial Literacy: Why Now? My faithful followers may recall my first post discussed how entrepreneurship grew...

By Brenda Weathers Hargroves I’ve heard people, both young and old, say they don’t trust banks. What we must keep in mind is that banks...

By Brenda W Hargroves When I taught a financial literacy class, I often included Michelle Singletary’s videos or quotes. Ms. Singletary...

By Brenda W Hargroves OK, I admit it – I’m retired. So, this article does not focus on saving for retirement tips (see my previous...

By Brenda W Hargroves Let me start off by confessing – I am not a professional financial advisor. What you are about to read is strictly...

By Brenda W Hargroves The Road to Retirement three-part series discusses developing a financial plan that allows you to enjoy your life...

By Brenda W Hargroves The first lesson we are taught when learning how to manage our finances is to create a budget. This important step...

By Brenda W Hargroves Joe Hodowanes, Tampa-based career strategy adviser, defines ‘the right life’ as “a life where you feel more like...