Saint Francis Capital

New year, new you, new budget 2020 was a year of surprises, many of which probably put a strain on your financial goals. With the new year approaching, what better time to realign and reassess your resolutions than right now? To help out, we’re gifting you our top 3 tips to building a better budget for the year to come.... Check them out and let us know which tip is your favorite in the comments below.

Ready for those New Year resolutions? (Or maybe you’re just ready for 2020 to be over?) Either way, now is the perfect time to set some financially focused goals for 2021. Give these 5 suggestions a read, and gear up for the new year by sharing your own financial goals in the comments.

You and your family enjoy giving back during the holidays - whether it's to your friends and neighbors or to an organization you hold close to your heart. Millions of Americans will make charitable donations this holiday season. But before pulling out the checkbook, are you being strategic about your contributions? As the new year quickly approaches, prepare your finances by following this year-end giving strategy checklist.

Your pet is a valued family member, right? That means that wherever you plan on spending the holidays, they’ll be right by your side. Bringing your dog or cat along for the ride can be stressful under normal circumstances - but COVID has made flying with your furry friend even more challenging this year. While it’s possible to still fly with your pets, you’ll want to read up on these restrictions and tips before hitting the road.