College is an expensive endeavor. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, for the 2016 – 2017 academic year, undergraduate tuition, fees, room, and board were estimated to run $17,237 at a public institution, $44,551 at a private nonprofit…
As a single person, it’s easy to assume that couples have it easier financially. After all, married couples have a built-in housemate to share expenses and potentially two incomes to put toward financial goals. And there’s certainly enough written about…
When you’re looking to make a big purchase, it can be tempting to apply for a store credit card. Store cards can seem especially appealing if you’re offered a significant discount at the checkout once you’re approved. But before you…
How much money are you leaving on the table? Even if you maintain strict budgetary discipline and consider yourself a frugal person who resists the temptation to splurge, you probably still spend more than you should – or could –…
According to a report by kids money education app Rooster Money, children between the ages of 4 and 14 received an average weekly allowance of about $9.35 in 2021. That’s about $486 per year, which isn’t a bad take for…
Saving money sounds easy, but life can get in the way quickly. One day you have a budget you’re dutifully following and suddenly your rent or property taxes go up. Or gas jumps up above $5. Or you get a…
If you’ve been suffering from sticker shock at the grocery store lately, you’re not alone. Right now, my local grocery store is charging $3.50 for a loaf of whole-wheat bread and $4.80 for a gallon of whole milk. Prices like…
The first three weeks every January, I watch as the gym overflows with resolutioners. By Feb. 1, the crowds drop back down to normal levels. It makes sense. Everyone wants the results — whether better health, more wealth, or closer…
These days, many people are in a state of climate despair . We know global warming could destroy society as we know it. Yet we know we’re contributing to the problem at the same time. Every purchase we make at…
These days, recycling goes way beyond hauling bottles and cans to the curb for roadside pickup. You can recycle almost anything in your home. Even better, dozens of retailers and other organizations offer incentives for recycling — from discounts on…
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