How Culture Affects Finances

What is Culture, and What Does it Have to Do With Your Finances?

By Dalia Rodriguez As we celebrate Hispanic-Latino Heritage Month, I find myself reflecting on how many of my decisions are influenced by my culture and how they uncovered my money story. What is Culture? Culture encompasses many aspects of human life. At its most basic level, it refers to the shared beliefs, values, customs, and behaviors…

Second-Hand Digital Media has its upsides

Second-Hand Media

By Nina Spinelli In 2012, 193 million CDs were sold across the United States – with Adele’s “21” album dominating the charts. Fast-forward a decade later to 2022, with only 35 million CD albums sold, down 11% from 40 million in 2021. The downturn in CD sales has been offset by subscription services, such as…

sustainability and finances

Sustainability and Finances

By Nina Spinelli What is the connection between sustainability and financial well-being? It’s closer than you might think. Thinking about changes we can implement to increase our sustainability simultaneously supports our prudent financial changes. It is our motivation that is key to sustaining change. The “why” in changes to our habits is just as critical…