Author name: The CGS Team

Saving money doesn’t always have to mean putting money into a savings account. In fact, there are so many different ways a person can cut back their spending and use that extra savings to their advantage. Sometimes, we just need a little inspiration! I’m sharing 18 ideas to help you save more money in a […]

The paycheck-to-paycheck lifestyle can be so easy to get into and incredibly hard to get out of. Unfortunately, living paycheck to paycheck leaves no room for errors. Unexpected expenses just can’t happen – and that’s not realistic. To break free of this dreaded cycle, it’s best to take it one month at a time. This

The term “financial feminist” has become increasingly popular and widely used over the past few years, but what does it actually mean? I first heard the term from Bravely Go founder Kara Perez. Kara is a money coach and has been featured on NPR, Marketwatch, Fast Company and the New York Times. Kara and I

I was first introduced to the term “financial filing system” in 2015 after reading Beth Koblinger’s book “Get a Financial Life”. To sum it up, a financial filing system is a physical or virtual system designed to organize and store important financial information. HerMoney founder Jean Chatzky did a study showing the correlation between financial

With the exception of an elite few, most people never learned how to manage their money. Their parents didn’t know, so they had to learn their own lessons the hard way. Unfortunately, some people never learn and they continue to pass those generational money curses down the line. I don’t know about you, but I

While we can’t control outside factors, we can control how we think and react to things that happen in our lives. Making the shift to a positive mindset many years ago has helped me feel the happiest I’ve ever felt. Never forget: You have a choice. Regardless of what happens to you, you can choose

Jennifer Hill, founder of The Hill-Top Services, founded her virtual assistant company to help small business owners and entrepreneurs with all things administrivia. Jennifer talks about how she helps her clients and shares what prompted her to start her business and become a full-time entrepreneur. When setting up processes in your own life or business,