Money
Intro To Index Funds: Why People Love Them and Why They Work
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.
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...
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...
5 Tips for Becoming More Self-Sustainable
Becoming self-sustainable is a valuable skill set that will serve you well in the coming months....
Puppy Scams: What to Look Out For
Thinking of expanding your family by four paws? Getting a new puppy is an exciting and sometimes stressful decision. Adoption is always a good way to go but you can’t always get the breed you are looking for. There are so many great breeders out there, but caution is required as certain breeds of dogs are in high demand. Unfortunately, scammers aren’t limited to car warranties and student loan debt; they’ve evolved to puppy scamming too. You go online looking for the type of dog breed you want...
Why Buy Summer Night Treats When You Can Make Them
With the summer heat coming in, it has us all running for cold treats. There are many great places to get ice cream treats and cold drinks. But why leave your house when you can create something tasty in your own home. Keep a couple of ingredients on hand so that you can cool off while saving some money. Check out some of these great ideas. Ice Cream Sandwich Homemade ice cream sandwiches should be a staple on hot summer days. Bake a batch or buy a box of your favorite cookies and get your...
Summer Fun All from The Dollar Store
Summer can be an expensive time. All the kids are out of school and looking to their parents to entertain them. And they do not like the idea of just doing chores. Don’t go broke trying to keep from boredom. Head to your local dollar store and load up on some of the essentials. Here are some great finds and how to use them to get your kids playing and off the couch. Chalk Chalk is a must-buy. For only a dollar, you can get a small bucket of chalk to let the children's imaginations go wild with...
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...