Investing 101: Building Wealth for the Long Term Let's talk about Investing 101: Building Wealth. Welcome to the final post in our Money Month series! Throughout this series, we've explored various topics to help you gain financial awareness and empower yourself for a brighter financial future.  Today, we explore investing—a topic that often seems intimidating and overwhelming. With so many options, unfamiliar terminology, and the ever-present element of risk, it's no wonder investing leaves many people perplexed. But fear not! I'm here to offer some practical steps and lighthearted guidance to get you started on ...

The Power of Financial Therapy: Heal Your Relationship with Money Is it time to heal your relationship with money? Welcome to the third blog post in our Money Month series! Throughout the month, we have been diving into topics to help you gain financial awareness and empower yourself for a brighter financial future. In our previous posts, we explored the fundamentals of building a solid financial foundation and the significance of financial knowledge. You can catch up on our blog if you missed them.  This post covers the transformative power of financial therapy—an approach that ...

Financial Awareness Day: Empowering Yourself with Knowledge Empowering Yourself with Knowledge on National Financial Awareness Day!  Today - National Financial Awareness Day - is a significant occasion highlighting the importance of being informed and empowered about personal finance matters. It serves as a reminder to take control of our financial well-being and strive for financial literacy. We at Ascentim thought this was the perfect occasion to explore the value of financial knowledge, the consequences of financial illiteracy, and how you can empower yourself through education.  Empowering Yourself with Financial Knowledge  Literacy is the foundation of financial ...

Mastering the Fundamentals of Financial Security August is Money Month at Ascentim. And we're kicking off our blog series by mastering the fundamentals of financial security. A strong foundation is essential to achieving long-term financial success and security. Just as a sturdy house requires a solid foundation, your financial journey requires a strong base to weather unexpected challenges and reach your goals. By mastering the fundamentals, such as budgeting, debt management, saving, and investing, you lay the groundwork for a brighter financial future. So let's discuss each fundamental and explore their significance in building a ...