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Kids and Banking: Why Teenagers Need a Bank Account
For more than a decade, you’ve been guiding just about every decision for your child from where they go to school to who they play with to how they spend their free time. But as kids turn into teens, they demand more independence and, if you want them to move out of the house eventually, […]
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Breaking Free From Emotional Spending – Part 3
We’ve been covering the topic of emotional spending in this series. You can find part 1 with an Emotional Spending Self- Assessment here. Part 2 lists some helpful questions to ask yourself about your spending habits. I was at a conference recently and the ride home took me past one of the largest shopping complexes […]
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Find The Best Military Discounts
If you’re a veteran or an active-duty member of the armed forces, and you are looking for military discounts, you’ve come to the right place! We’ve created a list of money saving ideas and military discounts that can help lessen the burden on your budget and allow for extra fun and quality time together. Many […]
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Manage Your Money While Job Hunting
For most adults, there come times where a job change is either wanted or needed. This might be because of a need for more income, issues with coworkers or superiors, a move or even just a simple desire to do something new. Regardless of the reason, your first job will almost never be your last […]
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How to Save $100 a Month
Living on a tight budget is a reality that many of us face. What if I told you that it’s possible to save $100 a month without working harder? We’d all probably like to save more, but it can seem hard to save even a small amount, let alone $100 every month. Here are a […]
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Getting a Tax Refund? How to Spend it Wisely
Tax refunds total nearly six weeks of take-home pay for the average American family who receives them, according to a new study from JP Morgan that details exactly how important these government checks are to many U.S. households. The March report finds that Americans who get refunds typically have lower average incomes and less in […]
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Are Your Spending Habits Based on Fear?
Saving money is helpful when it has a purpose and a plan. Looking forward with anticipation of a good future can be helpful in promoting positive spending habits. But fear-based spending habits aren’t helpful. Hoarding money with no plans to spend because of a fear of letting it go won’t move you towards a successful […]
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Managing Personal Finances Doesn’t Have to Be Time Consuming
Americans have the best of intentions when it comes to managing personal finances, but few are actually taking the time to focus on how they’re spending their money. According to a survey conducted for the Northwestern Mutual’s 2019 Planning and Progress Study, nearly 50% of survey respondents said having a financial plan for the future […]
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Avoid These Common Tax Scams During Tax Season
It’s tax season, which can lead to tax scam season. Taxpayers have until April 15 to file their state and federal income tax returns this year. And, as they search their files and piles around their homes for critical tax documents, another group also is losing no time to make the most of the season […]
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How to Throw a Fun, Frugal Super Bowl Party
I have a confession: I know nothing about football. As in, not a single thing. Sure, I know what a touchdown is, but that’s about it. So it shouldn’t come as a surprise to you that I don’t even know who’s currently in the playoffs as we head towards the Super Bowl in a few […]