Thinking about renovating your home? Make sure you're prepared by choosing a well-liked and trusted contractor. Choosing the right contractor is the single most important decision that homeowners make on a remodeling project. Here are five questions you should ask…
Budgeting is a skill that helps you make smart decisions with your money. It ensures that you’re spending less than you earn, it prepares you for life’s curveballs, and it funds your goals and your dreams. Unfortunately, budgeting is often…
The 2017 Equifax Breach exposed the personal data of over 147 million people. Have you checked to see if you were one of those affected? If you haven’t, you can find out by going to the Equifax Breach Settlementsite. If…
If you’re planning a vacation, but trying to economize as much as possible, then you may want to wait until August 23 to take your flight. The summer is a popular time for vacations and, therefore, the demand for flights…
If your summer grocery bill is anything like mine, you have seen a significant increase in the amount you have to budget for groceries. And with school starting back soon, you may not see an end in sight. But rest…
Summer brings cook-outs, camping, beaches, and…boredom. If you’re looking for activities to keep your children physically and mentally busy, without breaking your budget, here are a few suggestions: Check your public library’s calendar for activities. Talk to parents in your…
Before leaving: Make a photocopy or scan the information on your cards. It could take a long time to find contact information for your accounts if you lose your wallet. Keep copies (in a secure place) of the fronts and…
When setting up a budget, it’s easy to list all your major expense categories, like your rent or your student loan payment. The tricky part is keeping track of all those little extra expenses – the ones that most people…
The temperature is starting to increase, it’s lighter longer, and the school year has ended. This can only mean one thing — time for a break. Soon, millions of Americans will be hitting the road for the annual road trip…
An emergency fund is an essential part of your personal finances. Its importance is stressed in almost every personal finance book and budgeting blog, and yet 26% of Americans currently have no emergency fund in place. Of those who do…