The decision to expand your family is rarely a financial one. Raising kids is unquestionably expensive — costing almost $16,000 per year for the average middle-income family, according to 2015 USDA statistics adjusted for inflation. When you opt for adoption, the…
Many students and parents believe that attending an elite university is a golden ticket to a prosperous future. And that belief isn’t entirely unfounded, as statistics continue to show the majority of the country’s highest-paid graduates attended highly selective universities….
Skyrocketing college tuition has students taking on debt to pay for college. As a result, many high school graduates and their parents question whether college is even worth it. The answer depends in part on whether your future job pays…
You may have heard the stories of bloggers who are able to work remotely from anywhere in the world while earning six figures or more putting in part-time hours. All it takes is a computer, a passion for writing about…
Donating your used car to charity is a convenient way to dispose of an old vehicle while reaping tax benefits. According to New York-based salvage company Cash Auto Salvage, charities recycle nonworking vehicles for their scrap metal and parts, potentially…
At first glance, all student loan refinance lenders look a lot alike. But once you delve into the details, multiple differences in their loan features can make a significant difference in how easy it is to get or pay off…
These days, there’s an app for just about everything, even help with paying off your student loans. So if you’re looking for a smartphone tool for managing your student loan debt, the Chipper app can help with that. In fact,…
Defaulting on your student loans can be a stressful situation. Daily calls from collection agencies and damage to your credit score are bad enough. But if you’re in default long enough, you’re looking at severe penalties like garnished wages and…
On a recent decluttering spree, I found three old cellphones, two tablets, and several power cords for laptops I no longer own. Since you can’t just toss electronics or even some power cords in the trash, I tend to chuck…
Even if dining out used to fit comfortably in your budget, that flies out the window once you have kids. One of the realities of parenthood is that almost everything, from housing to grocery shopping to keeping your gas tank…
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