Dollars and Sense: Boosting your financial literacy [Video]

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) -Enhancing your financial knowledge is a great way to make sure you are establishing good financial habits. There are critical areas you can focus on to ensure you have a proper baseline for financial future.

Ashley Hicks, Edward Jones Financial Advisor, joined us on Morning Break to specifically break down each area.

Saving

Saving money is crucial, yet challenging amid the expenses of modern life. Effective techniques, like setting up automatic transfers from checking to savings accounts, can make saving easier and help build a financial cushion.

Budgeting

Budgeting might not be fun, but it’s essential. With numerous online budgeting tools available, tracking and organizing monthly spending has never been simpler. Identifying areas to cut back, such as underutilized streaming services, can free up funds for more important expenses.

Borrowing

Most of us will carry some debt at various points in our lives. Managing this debt is key to preventing it from becoming overwhelming. …