Money Management

We live in a modern world. I wake up in the morning to find my smartphone telling me that my daughter's permission slip is due and it's "pirate day" for my son's preschool. I hop

With many financial institutions experiencing a decrease in profits, banks are vying for your business. This is good news for you, because instead of just offering standard perks

Are you eagerly counting down the days to your next vacation? After working hard throughout the year, you deserve a few days of relaxation and fun. But regardless of how excited

I am a serial budget-maker. The number-crunching, the spreadsheets, the organization - I'm absolutely addicted. However, over the years, I've nursed a love-hate relationship with

Moving out of your parents' house just may be the most important step you take toward independence. You can finally live by your own rules, without curfews or restrictions, and

Living with others isn't easy. Several years ago, my friends and I decided to get a house together. We were all incredibly excited and made promises to split everything evenly,

For more than 175 years, "The Crescent City" has been a popular tourist destination for Mardi Gras. However, there are plenty of great reasons to visit any time of year. One of the

It is that time of the year again: The days you wrestle with old receipts, canceled checks, W-2 forms, 1099s, and monthly statements from your banks, mortgage brokers, and credit

I grew up in an old, uninsulated farmhouse, and winters were cold, both inside and out. I swore that when I grew up I'd never be cold again. Though you'd think that this requires

When you and your spouse decide that you need to tighten the purse strings and start socking away money, how do you do it? Chances are, you rearrange your deposits so more cash