Take control of your finances with budgeting tips, spending strategies, and everyday money management tools. Whether you’re saving more, spending less, or setting new goals, this section helps you build a solid financial life.
Here’s a look at some financial bad habits that can eat into your chance of ever getting ahead. Refund Anticipation Loan (RAL) These types of loans are sometimes offered by tax preparation companies when you… Avoid These Bad Financial Habits
There are so many ways to tell Mom this Sunday how much you love and appreciate her, but this year many of us are more budget-conscious than we have been in the past. Here are… Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
Beat the Winter Blues, Forget the Financial Troubles (at least for a day), and Go Have Some Fun It’s that time of year where every one gets a little anxious for winter to be over.… Beat the Winter Blues Without Spending a Lot of Money
Just like many other holidays, Valentine’s Day can be a source of stress for people who want to find the perfect way to show their loved one how much they really care. And it can… Valentine’s Day Doesn’t Have to Break the Bank
Neglecting parts of the winterizing routine can be expensive. Wow, this winter’s been C-O-L-D! I live in the Midwest where we typically expect a few weeks at a time of well-below freezing weather, but I… It’s Not Too Late to Winterize Your Home!
It can be difficult to raise kids that aren’t influenced by the ads, the commercials, and what their friends have. Hey, it’s even hard for adults to resist becoming at least a little materialistic. While… Materialistic Parents Raise Materialistic Kids
It seems like the current economic difficulties have many people working harder to earn extra money – and that includes thieves and scam artists. The Federal Trade Commission, the nation’s consumer protection agency against fraud,… Avoid Being Scammed
Stopping to fill up the tank isn’t as painful as it has been in the past year; regular unleaded is now $2.80 a gallon here in my town, right at about the price it was… Gas Prices Down to 12 Month Low
Cold winter weather brings up every one’s energy bill, and effective weatherization can ensure efficient heating and lower energy bills. But those who are on a tight budget and hit the hardest by winter’s higher… Weatherization Assistance for Low-Income Households
Advance-Fee Loan Scams The Federal Trade Commission, the nation’s consumer protection agency, warns us of “Advance-Fee Loan Scams.” Looking for a loan can be frustrating for someone who doesn’t have a good credit history. After… Advance-Fee Loan Scams