5 Essential Smart Money Moves to Make in Your 20s
Experiencing your 20s during the 2020’s has its benefits, among them the abundance of resources to start your adult financial journey on a better…
Zebras in Albuquerque? Balloon Fiesta Volunteers Make it Happen
As we reflect on another year of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, we recall what the Fiesta means to New Mexico. The sight of…
How to Negotiate a Salary or Raise
You can budget, resist the urge to splurge, and make savvy financial decisions, but when it comes to financial health, giving some attention to…
8 Tasty New Mexico Cookbooks
Home cooking boomed during the pandemic, and the trend seems to be here to stay. Around 70% of consumers intend to continue cooking at…
The SBA 7(a) Program – (a) Friend or (a) Foe?
Way back in August 1897, a gentleman by the name of Thomas Edison secured a patent for a little something called a kinetograph, the…
How to Start a Pollinator Garden in New Mexico
Pollinator gardens are essential to U.S. food production. Around 75% of food crops in the U.S. rely on pollinators. Honeybees alone pollinate $10 billion…
8 Ways to Save on Gas Prices
If gas prices are causing you to do a double take, you’re not alone. In March 2022, the U.S. set a new record for…
6 New Mexico State Parks to Escape the Crowds
With summer around the corner, it’s time to plan road trips and outdoor vacations. Camping and hiking are two of the most popular pastimes…
How to Prepare Financially for Natural Disasters
Unfortunately, many New Mexicans are experiencing natural disasters. A wildfire on track to become the largest in the state’s recorded history is threatening Las Vegas…
Credit Card Terminology: Explained
Introductory APR? Credit limit? Balance transfer? Sometimes, credit card lingo can seem like it’s in a different language. Understanding these terms will help you…
