Beat the Heat This Summer
The scorching sun and humidity can be hard on our bodies, moods, and pocket books. Don’t let the rising summer temperatures get you down. Here are a few tips to keep cool this summer while the sun is out in…
What’s the Best Card to Use?
Think fast: what's the most recent financial decision you made? You likely won't have to think too far back.It's not the last account you opened, or the school loans you consolidated—it's something much simpler that's part of your daily routine.…
Conserving Energy
With all the heavy rainfall we've received recently, I noticed something peculiar. I realized my water and utility bills have been lower than usual. (Yay!) Here are a few reasons why:I'm not watering my lawn nearly as frequentlyI haven't washed my…
Boost Your Credit Score: 4 Myths Debunked
Credit scores are an area of personal finance that seem a lot more mysterious than they actually are. Many people believe that improving them is a matter of trial and error and, as a result, there's a lot of "credit…
Things to Buy in June
June has the more daylight hours than any other month; that's great news for all you bargain shoppers out there. It's time to get the best deals around! First, to take care of the man who first took care of…
5 Identity Theft Jackpots (and How You Can Safeguard Against Them)
Identity theft is nothing new, and yet it still manages to cost its victims billions of dollars (yes, that's billions with a "b") globally each year—not to mention the time and hassle involved in recovering a stolen identity. The good news…
10 Traveling Tips You’ll Need This Summer
Summer is here and vacations are fast approaching! Here are some travel tips to help you wander the globe:Want to beat jet lag? Book your destination flight so you land in the morning and your return flight so you land…
Gifts for Grads
If you're like me, then you have at least one special graduate to celebrate this year. And let me guess: you really want to do something worth-while to honor them. This year, I have two family members graduating: one from…
How to Make the Most of Memorial Day Weekend
Don't have plans for the holiday weekend? Not to worry! Plan a fun "staycation" to relax and have a great time at home sweet home! Picnic under the sun - How about throwing a picnic lunch together and take it…
Tax Day Freebies!
Today is/was your final day to file your taxes... I know, I know. It's stressful. Whether you had to call a previous employer to track down a W2 or crunch numbers to pay back what you owe, I think it's…