As a society, we sometimes tend to put people in boxes and narrow an individual's character to a single label -- especially if he or she is different from us. While accepting the labels people apply to us seems only natural at times; doing so can be limiting. However, when you defy labels, you can set…

April is Financial Literacy Month, a time dedicated to teaching Americans how to establish and maintain good financial habits. The month provides a good opportunity to assess whether you have a solid plan in place to support your financial goals -- and that means planning for emergency expenses, too. The best time to plan for unexpected…