Many of us are well aware that owning a car can be expensive (especially a new car)! According to a AAA study, the average cost of owning and operating a new car was $773.50 a month in 2019. Expenses like…
Read MoreFamilies across the country are in quarantine and are likely keeping their children busy by assigning chores! Many of us will reward our children with an allowance or other form of compensation for completing those chores. So what better time…
Read MoreLike it or not, everything is going digital. Even famous board games that at one time appeared to be safe from ever being played in your hand, are now one touch away. During a family vacation to Florida, I was…
Read MoreIf you are a parent with teen drivers in your household, you are probably constantly worried about them on the roads and are concerned about them safely getting from point A to point B. This worry is typically escalated during…
Read MoreWith cold temperatures moving in, many are looking for ways to cut down on utility costs. In a previous article we discussed “The Thermostat Wars” that often occur in homes and how adjusting the thermostat can save you a bundle, but…
Read MoreI don’t know about you, but I’ve been seeing more cars on the road this summer than ever before. Maybe it’s because of an increased cost of airline travel or families simply want to enjoy the beautiful sights a road…
Read MoreThe beginning of a new year is often a time to reflect on your goals and measure the progress that you have made towards achieving them over the past year. Personally, I like to use New Year’s as a time to…
Read MorePost authored by Jenna Moots Graduation is a life altering time. I will be completely independent from my parents’ finances, and be responsible for paying rent and utility bills, buying groceries and gas, paying my cell phone bill, and purchasing…
Read MoreHow much do you spend on groceries each month? Gas? Cell phones? Car insurance? I recently made a list of my monthly expenditures in preparation for a meeting with my financial advisor. How did my list look after completing this not-so-fun…
Read MoreHave you ever watched Extreme Couponing? If you’re not familiar, Extreme Couponing is the name of a hit reality TV show based on “super couponers:” people who go to great lengths to save money on necessary household items by clipping…
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