Donating to Charity
American families are being more careful than ever with their hard-earned money. Most families have had to cut back in some way, whether that…
Smart Phone Apps To Help You Save Money
[custom_frame_left][/custom_frame_left]According to an article on CNN.com as of March 2012, more than 50% of adults either own a smartphone (iPhone, Blackberry, or Android) or…
Financial Tips Every College Freshman Should Know
[custom_frame_left][/custom_frame_left]As college freshmen experience their first taste of real freedom, making smart financial decisions is probably the last thing on their mind. But if…
Teaching Kids About Money, Part 3
[custom_frame_left][/custom_frame_left]As your children get older, teaching kids about money is even more important. They become increasingly more able to understand the value of money…
Teaching Kids About Money, Part 1
[custom_frame_left][/custom_frame_left]Recently, my five year old son and I were at the store and he spotted a toy that he’d been asking to buy for…
Direct Deposit Demystified
[custom_frame_left][/custom_frame_left]Have you ever wondered how your paycheck is directly deposited into your account every two weeks? Is it technology at work? Is it magic? …
The Benefits of Credit Cards
[custom_frame_left][/custom_frame_left]Over 178 million Americans have at least one credit card. Of those, the average credit card balance is about $16,000. Often, statistics like this…
Degrees of Debt, Part 2
In Degrees of Debt, Part 1, we talked about student loans and how difficult it can be to pay them back. Getting a quality…
Degrees of Debt, Part 1
Many of us that didn’t go to college wish that we could go back for so many reasons. Maybe you feel like you’re stuck…
Considering A Automobile Equity Loan
Do you own a vehicle free and clear or have equity in your vehicle? Sometimes those car payments or maintenance costs can feel like…
