For those of us who aren't rolling in money, saving a portion of a paycheck is a chore. We know we should do it, but there are so many other fun things to do with our money.
Thanks to instant one-click online shopping and credit cards, it's easier than ever to make purchases these days. And, when you pair this convenience with the holiday season, many shoppers find themselves up to their ears in debt by the time the holiday season closes.
With all the chocolates, hearts, and flowers floating around, Valentine's Day is the most romantic day of the year. It can also be one of the most expensive days, especially if you're committed to wining and dining your sweetheart.
Fall is here, which means the winter holidays are right around the corner. Everyone can feel a little overwhelmed during the holiday season, leading to procrastination, shopping anxiety, or delayed gift picking.
While the holidays are a time for cheer and spending time with family, many also experience heightened levels of stress. With all that has happened this year, you may find yourself more overwhelmed than usual as the holidays approach.
Over the years, parents teach their children many things. How to grow gardens. How to care for pets. How to be polite and thankful. Even how to prepare simple meals. One important lesson that parents need to teach that often gets overlooked is the importance of saving money.
You recently had a new baby. Right now, you are officially in "new parent mode." You are changing diapers, feeding the baby, and crossing your fingers that you will get the occasional afternoon nap in so you can survive those long sleepless nights when the baby is fussy.
Ever feel like your debt is difficult to manage? You're definitely not alone. It's easy to turn to credit cards to make ends meet (or even to get a bit carried away buying holiday gifts). But debt grows quickly, and dealing with all those payments, high-interest rates, and monthly statements can feel overwhelming. Fortunately, debt consolidation may offer a solution.
As a parent, one thing that is always looming in the background is your child’s college education. Yes, you want the best for your child – to send them to a good school; to make sure they get a great education. But, all you hear about in the news is skyrocketing college prices.
When preparing to send your child off to college, one thing that may be on your mind is whether or not your child should have their own credit card. The reason you’re likely asking yourself this question is that you know credit cards can be extremely beneficial in certain situations.
