National Online Banking Day is observed annually on the second Monday on October, along with Columbus Day. This day was established in 2015 to emphasize the value, ease, and convenience of banking on-line. So here's my question, have you taken…
Thinking about renovating your home? Make sure you're prepared by choosing a well-liked and trusted contractor. Choosing the right contractor is the single most important decision that homeowners make on a remodeling project. Here are five questions you should ask…
Summer brings cook-outs, camping, beaches, and…boredom. If you’re looking for activities to keep your children physically and mentally busy, without breaking your budget, here are a few suggestions: Check your public library’s calendar for activities. Talk to parents in your…
Before leaving: Make a photocopy or scan the information on your cards. It could take a long time to find contact information for your accounts if you lose your wallet. Keep copies (in a secure place) of the fronts and…
When setting up a budget, it’s easy to list all your major expense categories, like your rent or your student loan payment. The tricky part is keeping track of all those little extra expenses – the ones that most people…
An emergency fund is an essential part of your personal finances. Its importance is stressed in almost every personal finance book and budgeting blog, and yet 26% of Americans currently have no emergency fund in place. Of those who do…
There are certain milestones that mark important times in our lives. Sitting in car for the first time all alone with our new driver’s license, walking across the stage at graduation, completing college or beginning our first full-time job. These…
Life changes – like getting married, divorced, having a child, or facing widowhood – require more than an emotional adjustment. They also require certain financial adjustments. Marriage Have the money talk. Sit down with your significant other and set financial goals.…
Dreaming of our ideal future delights and inspires us. Children, with their fertile imaginations, are particularly good at dreaming. But to make dreams come true, you need to have clear goals and, very likely, save some money to make them…
The smell of Spring is in the air. With temperatures warming up, you are ready to open your windows and renew and refresh your home. Your spring-cleaning/organizing checklists are ready to go. You've got your weekend set aside to sort…