They say it takes all types — but some types have a harder time saving than others. Are you allowing some of your less flattering character traits to derail your finances? Here are four personality types that sabotage saving. 1....
Many of us have a love-hate relationship with shopping. We love purchasing new things, but sometimes overspend or, even worse, end up with buyer’s remorse. Last month, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the average consumer spending in...
Cell phones have earned a reputation as enablers of mindless, wallet-draining spending. In addition to racking up expensive overage fees and international charges, popular apps offering food delivery, one-click shopping and in-app purchases can be a danger to your wallet. Yet,...
It’s that time of year again! As a kid, you looked forward to going back to school; new classes and teachers, reuniting with old friends and most importantly, new clothes and supplies. Now as a parent, going back to school...
The Class of 2015 will usher more than 1.8 million college graduates into the workforce with newly minted bachelor’s degrees. For most of these graduates, getting a job is priority number one. A first job provides a new kind of...
Reputable financial advisors, websites and your mom say to save for retirement, college, a down payment for a home and emergencies. A typical response might be, “Yeah, but how much?” and “When?” Libraries of books have been written on this...
Getting ready to do some of your holiday shopping on Cyber Monday? Assuming you’ve established a budget and know what gifts you’re after, here’s what you can expect as the biggest online spending day of the year, for the 4th...
Whether you are looking to sell your car yourself or trade it into a dealer, you will want to make sure it is in the best shape possible to boost your car’s value. You may not think minor fix-ups are worth...
As we “fall back” on Sunday to enjoy an extra hour of time, why not put that to good use by checking in on your finances? If you need a little inspiration, here is a quick list of ten things...
You got the job. Congratulations! At the orientation, the benefits office is going to give you a huge booklet about your retirement plan (or a link to a website that would cause a laser printer to catch fire if you...
They say it takes all types — but some types have a harder time saving than others. Are you allowing some of your less flattering character traits to derail your finances? Here are four personality types that sabotage saving. 1.... 
