Posts by Ally Streelman:
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The Real Costs of Pet Ownership
Posted on: 11 Dec 2021
They say dog is man’s best friend, and they’re not wrong. A dog — or any other pet, really — can bring love, joy and companionship to its owner and improve their quality of life. Simply petting an animal releases oxytocin — the feel-good hormone — and lowers cortisol — the stress hormone. Dogs, in […]
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5 ways to Save on Common Pet Expenses
Posted on: 09 Dec 2021
It’s no surprise that having a pet can mean transferring money from the “fun” category of your budget to “vet” and other categories you never had before. The costs of pet ownership are many — and they’re not cheap. But having a pet, as almost any pet owner will tell you, has its perks, too. […]
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What We Learned From Millennial Money Expert, Tori Dunlap
Posted on: 14 Apr 2021
April marks Financial Literacy Month, so we thought, what better way to kick things off than with an event focused on talking all about money? We, being The Singleton Foundation Advisory Council. We are a group of volunteers who come from diverse backgrounds and careers; some of us are entrepreneurs, some of us work in […]
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How to Talk to Your Kids About Money
Posted on: 13 Mar 2021
Parents often shy away from talking about money with their children because they think that it’s taboo or that their children won’t understand. But the truth is, kids will learn about money from someone — don’t let it be from an out-of-control social media influencer. Though money can feel like a taboo subject, starting these […]
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How Couples (Mis)manage Money: Mixing Love & Money
Posted on: 15 Dec 2020
Everyone has a different approach to money. Some are open about their finances with their partner, some aren’t. Some are impulsive shoppers, and some are frugal to the extreme. It’s not surprising that combining finances (or not) can put a strain on relationships, but it doesn’t have to be this way. With the right systems […]
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Solving the Mystery: Why Paying Off Debt Can Hurt Your Credit Score
Posted on: 19 Nov 2020
Paying off debt can feel like holding your breath in a very long tunnel. Maybe you’re taking big deep breaths as you prepare to tackle it, maybe you can see the light at the end of the tunnel, or maybe you just came out the other end and can let out a giant sigh of […]
