The days are longer, the sun is brighter and you might notice a little pep in your step. It’s the perfect time for a fresh start and there’s no better time to set some financial goals. But where do you start? In this month’s Mini Money Minute, open the window, breathe in the fresh air and listen to four steps you can take to start fresh with your finances this spring.

Lifestyle creep is not a financial term but it IS a popular phrase used to describe a financial behavior that is prevalent. So how can you enjoy your life without feeling like you are letting your lifestyle take over? In this mini money minute, we offer a solution and possibly even a new financial trend – take a listen!

When you host a podcast about personal finance and you find yourself in a room with access to nearly 15,000 women, wouldn't YOU ask them what the best piece of financial advice they have ever received was? Well, that's what I did at the Massachusetts Conference for Women at the end of 2022 and I even had the opportunity to interview a celebrity keynote speaker! Perhaps some of these words of wisdom will inspire you to find your path to a healthier relationship with money in 2023. Happy New Year!

TikTok, the popular video sharing app, is not just for fun trends and the newest dance moves! TikTok actually operates as a search engine for many young adults who are scrolling through looking for money advice, aptly names "FinToks." So what are FinToks, how is this a "thing" and why do you need to know about it? Tune into this Mini Money Minute to find out!

Buy Now, Pay Later. Is this service too good to be true or just another tool in your financial toolbox? In this Mini Money Minute, we provide you with some quick information to decide if this ubiquitous service might work for you or if the convenience of buying now and paying later adds too many complications to your financial life.

If you are looking for a loan, especially a mortgage, you'll need to know your DTI (your debt to income ratio). But what IS a debt to income ratio, how is it calculated and why is it important. All these questions, and more, will be answered in this Mini Money Minute!

So far, the Summer of 2022 might not be what we all dreamed it would be. With record breaking inflation, rising interest rates and talks of a recession, plans for a carefree summer may seem out of reach. But before you throw in that beach towel, take a listen to this special summer edition of the No Shame in this Money Game's Mini Money Minute. You just might get a few tips to help you stay on budget while keeping the fun in your summer.

We've all heard of a "bucket list", but have you ever made a list of your assets? What’s in THAT bucket? “I don’t have any assets,” you might be thinking. Take a listen to this bite-sized mini money minute to learn about all of the different kinds of assets you may have and how keeping track of them could save you, and your family, a whole lot of time and anguish.

April is Financial Literacy Month and Rockland Trust wants you to have a healthy relationship with money - at any age. Part of having a healthy relationship with money is knowing how to keep your money safe. Scams and fraud attempts have become so widespread that this Mini Money Minute is dedicated to teaching you how to protect you and your loved ones. Listen and share because the more we are aware of these scams, the better we can all protect ourselves.

Owning your own home is a big deal but do you know how much of your home you ACTUALLY own? In today’s No Shame in this Money Game’s Mini Money Minute, you will learn all about home equity – how to calculate it, what it means and it what it could be worth to you as you save for your future.