Make the Most of Your Checking Account
Since money doesn’t grow on trees, smartly managing your checking account is critical to your financial security. There are several ways to properly manage…
How to Avoid Sneaky Retailer Tricks
There is a plethora of sneaky ways retailers get you to buy and spend more. They are so sneaky, in fact, that often you…
Travel Perks: Are They Worth the Extra Cash?
It’s tempting to upgrade to first class or the penthouse suite when you’re on vacation, because, well, you’re on vacation. But all the little…
Beat the Heat: Summer Fun on the Cheap
It’s summer, it’s hot, and the kids are bored, but you can’t stand the thought of shelling out $20 a person to see monkeys…
Home Maintenance That Will Save You Money
Any homeowner can tell you that owning a home takes a lot of work – there’s yard upkeep, appliance maintenance, cleaning, and the list…
Financial Resources for Young Adults
Going to college, then graduating from college and moving on to the “adult” world can be an exciting and overwhelming time. Young adults are…
Introduction to Consolidation Loans
In 2012, the average household credit card debt was almost $16,000. In addition, there are about 37 million individuals with outstanding student loans. Most…
Year-Long Seasonal Savings
We’re all familiar with Black Friday and Cyber Monday as days you can score great deals. But retailers offer other sales every year that…
Financial New Years Resolutions
The new year is a time for reflection on how the past year went and what you would like to do differently in the…
5 Year-End Tax Tips
As 2013 comes to a close, it’s important to complete a financial review and make sure that you have all of your finances in…
