Use Kids’ Allowances to Teach Financial Lessons
Use Kids’ Allowances to Teach Financial Lessons
Kids and allowances. It’s one of those hot-button parenting topics on which everyone is guaranteed to have an opinion, and they’re all going to be different. We’re not here to weigh in on whether or not you should give your kids an allowance. That’s a decision for every family to make based on their unique […]
Read More5 Ways to Save on Summer Driving
With the first long weekend of the summer just a few days away, it’s the perfect time to talk about how to save on summer driving. Whether you’re planning a road trip or just driving around town this summer, there are a number of ways to ensure you’re doing so safely, and saving money in […]
Read MoreGive Yourself a Raise (When the Boss Won’t)
Sometimes, no matter how stellar your performance or how persuasively you negotiate, getting a raise just isn’t in the cards. If you find yourself in that situation, there are still ways you can increase your income. And the best part is, they are all things you can do yourself. Here’s how to give yourself a […]
Read MoreThese Graduation Gifts are Better than Cash
College graduation season is in full swing, which means giving graduation gifts. If you’re confounded by what today’s graduates want or need, it’s tempting fall back on the old stand-by and give a cash gift. And while cash is always welcome, there’s a good chance it will disappear quickly, with little of substance left to […]
Read MorePawn Shops: What You Need to Know
Pawn shops were once thought of as a last resort for consumers experiencing cash flow issues. But with the popularity of reality shows such as Pawn Stars, going to a pawn shop has become more mainstream. Still, these shows, where unsuspecting consumers sometimes score huge cash windfalls, tell only a part of the story. Here are […]
Read MoreFinancial Lessons from the Tiny House Movement
Have you heard about the tiny house movement? As the name quite accurately suggests, it’s a growing movement of people who are giving up traditional residential housing in favor of structures that measure a maximum of 500 square feet (most measure between 225-400 square feet). Often, but not always, mobile, these tiny homes feature many […]
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