by Michael E. Parker | Feb 4, 2019 | Michael E. Parker, Personal Finance
In America, there are quite a few numbers that dramatically influence your life: your age, your salary, and your credit score. While your age is permanent and your salary is determined mostly by outside sources, your credit score is entirely controllable. While it may...
by Michael E. Parker | Jan 23, 2019 | Michael E. Parker, Personal Finance
Regardless of the misconceptions, setting financial goals is an essential part of each individual’s life (whether they know it or not). Financial planning is important and helpful for people in all stages of life. In fact, the sooner one begins understanding their...
by Michael E. Parker | Jan 7, 2019 | Michael E. Parker, Personal Finance
It can sometimes be tricky to understand where your money is going. A lot of times the number of small purchases you make can slip your mind. These small purchases, along with bigger ones like rent, loans, or electric bills, can make your bank account seem like it’s...
by Michael E. Parker | Dec 27, 2018 | Health, Life, Michael E. Parker
Imagine looking at a picture of your family. I’m sure you can pick out the characteristics that show your relation to one another. But what about the traits you can’t see? Our families pass down many different genetic markers that have a significant impact on our...
by Michael E. Parker | Dec 21, 2018 | Michael E. Parker, Personal Finance
Becoming financially independent can seem like a daunting task, but it is far from impossible. Understanding the importance of financial security and taking the necessary steps is a fairly simple process. Below are four actions to take to become more financially...
by Michael E. Parker | Dec 12, 2018 | Health, Life, Michael E. Parker
One of the basic needs for human survival is sustenance, and that comes in the form of food and water. In the day and age of dieting and being conscious of what you eat, paying attention to what you consume can easily lead to negative tendencies, like obsessively...
by Michael E. Parker | Nov 16, 2018 | Health, Life, Michael E. Parker
If you knew of a practice that could enhance your balance, help you shed off some calories, benefit your heart, and strengthen your bones, wouldn’t you want to start immediately? Strength training can provide you with these benefits and more. Resistance training...
by Michael E. Parker | Oct 31, 2018 | Life, Michael E. Parker, Personal Finance
Many Americans understand the importance of credit scores, but a majority of consumers do not know how credit works. Now, this is not about credit such as credit cards or lines of credit. Instead, this refers to how institutions calculate credit scores and the...
by Michael E. Parker | Oct 19, 2018 | Health, Life, Michael E. Parker, Work Life
Work stress statistics (according to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health): 25% of those surveyed view their jobs as the number one stressor in their lives. 26% said they were often or very often burned out or stressed at work. 29% feel quite or...
by Michael E. Parker | Sep 13, 2018 | Life, Michael E. Parker
Habits about money are thought to form from a very early age making it difficult to break them and establish new ones. Don’t let that scare you though. Equip yourself with some habit-breaking knowledge and get to a better financial place with the tips below. Mindset...
