News across Barry County
What does financial fulfillment actually feel like?
Feeling financially fulfilled means so much more than just the number in your bank account. It’s about being able to take your family out to dinner without calculating whether you can afford it. It means sleeping soundly on a Sunday night, knowing that if the water heater gives…
Simple budgeting tips that fit real life
If you’ve just started managing your own finances, recommitted to doing it well or noticed your spending isn’t making you as happy as you’d hoped, a budget might be exactly what you need. When you know where your money is going, you’re likely to feel more in control and more…
‘Our presses are still rolling’
On Wednesday, Sept. 2, MLive Media Group, the company that publishes The Grand Rapids Press and seven other Michigan newspapers, announced that it will cease its print editions in December of this year. The final print editions of The Flint Journal, The Ann Arbor News, The Bay…
Financial tips for first-time college students
Sending your child to college is an exciting milestone filled with new experiences, friendships and opportunities for them to grow. For many families, it’s also the first time your student will be managing their own money independently. The good news is that helping your child…