You’ve probably accepted the fact that you can't live without your smartphone, even if it is an extra expense on top of … [Read More...]
Money, Budgeting, Credit and Debt
8 tax credits for parents with dependent children
The year our daughter Jane was born, my husband and I almost forgot to claim her on our taxes. She was a newborn, our … [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...]
6 things you’re wasting money on — and how to stop
Are you wasting your money? Too many of us get to the end of the month, look at our dwindling bank account balances … [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...]
7 ways to save without downsizing your lifestyle
When you think about cutting your budget, do you immediately think about everything you’re going to need to sacrifice? … [Read More...]
Credit and Credit Cards
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Are you wasting your money? Too many of us get to the end of the month, look at our dwindling bank account balances … [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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
Career, Workplace and Entrepreneurship
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...]
How to write a killer digital résumé
If you’re creating a new rĂ©sumĂ© (or updating an old one), it's not enough just to create a piece of paper. Today, … [Read More...]
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...]
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...]
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
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Want to go on a virtual tour of the Met Museum with a top-tier Columbia art professor? Or learn about the history of the … [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...]
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...]
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...]
