Fast forward to January 2016. No more chestnuts roasting on an open fire. No more candy canes and mistletoe. It’s a new year and new beginnings. Yet, for many of us, there is a big 2015 reminder hanging around… the...
62% of Americans have no emergency savings. 47% of households don’t save anything at all. And 76% of Americans rely on the next pay period, living paycheck-to-paycheck. Your life doesn’t have to be this way. If you’re ready to break...
What if you didn’t give material gifts this year? While there are happy elves out there who love to shop for holiday gifts and have the bottomless wallets to support that effort, many of us are watching our every dollar...
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...
Fast forward to January 2016. No more chestnuts roasting on an open fire. No more candy canes and mistletoe. It’s a new year and new beginnings. Yet, for many of us, there is a big 2015 reminder hanging around… the... 
