Money
The Best Ways to Support Your Teen as They Start Applying For College
Heading off to college is one of the most important times in a young adult’s life—and as your teen...
4 back to school tips you can’t afford to miss
4 back to school tips you can’t afford to miss Summer is flying past and the kiddos will be headed...
5 financially savvy ways to use your tax return
If you’re planning to get a tax return this season you might also be planning an immediate visit...
Simple budgeting tips to save $1,000
Do you want to buy a house, pay for an upcoming wedding, or pay off a credit card or two? To do...
Putting Cash Back In Your Pocket With Couponing
Being an “extreme” anything is rarely something to celebrate, but when you could be spending $5 for essentials that you can use for weeks, being an extreme couponer might be the way to go. We’re here to offer some tips and tricks for how to start couponing; you might not become an extreme couponer, but you’ll certainly be on your way to saving. Take inventory Just like with budgeting, it’s important to understand what you already have, what you use often, and then what you need. Extreme...
Finding Your Dream Internship
Sometimes, finding and landing your dream internship can seem as hard as finishing a triathlon in 30 minutes. The game of applying, prepping, interviewing and waiting can be a stressful time, but hopefully with these few tips, you’ll be on a more prepared path to reach that dream internship. 1. What is your dream? This may seem like the simplest and thus easiest question, but sit down and really think about what your dream internship would be — not just any internship, but the internship you...
Want to Purchase a Designer Item? Do These Things First
When you look good, you feel good! Check out these two accessories that we love...we know you will too Designer goods can be an extra special treat that you’ll treasure for years to come. However, the high price tag of these items make it imperative that you do your research and put considerable thought into a purchase that could cost hundreds to thousands of dollars. Before you spend the big bucks on a designer item, take the time to do these things first. Go to a physical store and try it...
Why The best Time To Start Saving for Retirement is Right Now
Retirement might be one of those ever-distant concepts for you, which you plan on worrying about eventually—just not right now. Or you might be one of those naysayers who figures “I’ll never be able to retire anyway!” so you spend what you feel like when you want. But if you have the capability to start saving for retirement now, you’re doing yourself a disservice by not jumping on it, and you’re severely limiting yourself for the future. With retirement saving, starting as early as possible...
How To Choose a New Bank
There are banks all over the place. If you’re thinking about changing your bank anytime soon, it might be tempting to just go with whatever bank is closest to your home or workplace. But as with all financial decisions, deciding on which bank to use is not a choice you should make lightly. If you aren’t sure what criteria you should look for whole choosing a new bank, these questions are a good place to start. Which banks are available in your hometown and the places you frequent? This is...