Social media is a part of our daily lives. We are distracted at work by posts from friends, breaking news Tweets and … [Read More...]
Money, Budgeting, Credit and Debt
Sensible ways to save money now
With so many folks unemployed right now, and money tight for many families, it’s time to look at real ways to save money … [Read More...]
How to set (and stick to) a vacation budget
For Kathy Lopez, it’s all about the spreadsheet. When she started planning a future trip to Europe with her friends, she … [Read More...]
Sales tax holidays for back-to-school shopping
Some states have sales tax holidays around this time of year to assist families with getting their kids outfitted for … [Read More...]
How to save money on food without using coupons
Groceries for a family of four cost an average of $679 to $1,350 a month, not including takeout and restaurant meals, … [Read More...]
7 tips to save money while shopping at Target
I have a love-hate relationship with Target. Just about everyone knows the “Target effect” where somehow you end up … [Read More...]
Credit and Credit Cards
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Try these expert negotiation strategies for refunding or rescheduling your vacation
Refund or reschedule? As the current crisis deepens, that’s the difficult choice many travelers face. And either way, … [Read More...]
How to file a credit card dispute for your canceled vacation – and win
It’s time to talk about the nuclear option. If a travel company isn’t refunding payment for your canceled vacation, … [Read More...]
How to wipe out debt — this time, for good
Many people believe getting out of debt is all about math: spending less than you earn and paying the difference to your … [Read More...]
5 steps to confronting debt and getting ahead
This post is by Greg Johnson of Club Thrifty. Debt sucks. It sucks up your paycheck. It sucks up your energy. Most … [Read More...]
How to improve your credit score on the cheap
Have you ever felt like you have to have money to have a good credit score but you can only have a good credit score if … [Read More...]
Equifax data breach settlement: how to file a claim
Equifax Inc. has agreed to pay a minimum of $575 million as part of a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission … [Read More...]
Career, Workplace and Entrepreneurship
Work-at-home-jobs you can do now
Our current reality may make you reluctant to take people-centric positions for fear of getting sick. But if you don’t … [Read More...]
How to mail packages from home
Making the journey to mail a letter or package is not always the easiest (or most enjoyable) task, especially given the … [Read More...]
Smart advice about starting your own business
You’re finally ready to take the plunge and start your company. But starting a business takes more than picking a … [Read More...]
How to survive forced early retirement
When most workers plan for retirement, they expect to work until their full retirement age, which is 66 or 67 for people … [Read More...]
Mortgages
What to do if you can’t pay your rent
As a new month approaches, many tenants are panicked about how to scrape together the money for next month’s … [Read More...]
What to do if you can’t pay your bills
There’s no doubt that for many people have suffered a big toll on their finances. Whether you’re down an income (or two) … [Read More...]
What to look for in a starter home
You’ve dreamed for years of buying your first home, and now it’s time. You’ve created Pinterest boards dotted with … [Read More...]
How to buy your first house
Buying your first home is intimidating, and the current economy makes it even tougher. According to a recent article in … [Read More...]
How to buy a house with 5% (or less) down payment
One hurdle many would-be home buyers face – or think they face — is the need to come up with a big chunk of cash to make … [Read More...]
College Savings & Strategies
Is your college kid coming home? Here’s help
With such a volatile situation worldwide, your college student may have just received the news that their school is … [Read More...]
11+ great free educational websites
Education doesn't end at the school building's doors. In fact, with the aid of these free websites, students of all ages … [Read More...]
How to teach your children to budget
We’ve all heard the horror stories: young people who graduate from college, move back home with their parents, make … [Read More...]
How to leave college with less student loan debt
More than half of students who attended college left school in debt, according to the May 2019 report by the Federal … [Read More...]
10 things college students should learn about money
Heading off to college? Congratulations. You’ll be surprised that much of the learning you’ll do over the next four … [Read More...]
