Many people have lost jobs in recent weeks, either permanently or temporarily. If you're worried about how to make ends … [Read More...]
Money, Budgeting, Credit and Debt
How to avoid scams during a crisis
When any crisis or natural disaster occurs, the scammers immediately come out of the woodwork. The current situation is … [Read More...]
How frugal are you? 25 things frugal people do
Many people choose to be frugal for different reasons. Maybe they were raised to live a frugal life, so it’s second … [Read More...]
Senior shopping days and hours nationwide
A quick trip to the store to pick a few groceries is not what it used to be, during these chaotic times -- especially … [Read More...]
How to simplify your life (in three easy steps)
When I think of the word “simplify” I am reminded of Henry David Thoreau’s famous directive to “Simplify, Simplify!” … [Read More...]
Building your first budget: using a spreadsheet to conquer your spending
Budgeting used to involve a paper, pen, and hours of work hunched over receipts and bank statements, but those days are … [Read More...]
Credit and Credit Cards
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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...]
Great ways to save money on your vacation
Planning a vacation? If you're anything like us, you're probably looking for ways to have a great time without spending … [Read More...]
How We Got Out of Debt by Coloring
This guest post is by Heidi Ifland Nash Our story is not unique in how it begins. We were very “normal”. We were … [Read More...]
Career, Workplace and Entrepreneurship
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...]
30-plus discounts teachers can use all year long
Teachers are rarely paid what they're worth. Recognizing that, many businesses offer discounts to teachers year--round. … [Read More...]
Good jobs that don’t require a college degree
There are a lot of ways to handle the high cost of a college education. Most experts agree that the cost will be made up … [Read More...]
Mortgages
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...]
How to pay for major home improvements
Do you want to improve your home? We all do. Your list may include renovating the kitchen, addding a deck, changing … [Read More...]
How to get the best deal on a mortgage
Most people will need a mortgage to buy a home. That means that not only do you need to shop for a home, you need to … [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...]
