According to The Institute for College Access and Success, in 2015, the average university student graduated with $28,950 in student loan debt. A 2016 report by Forbes found that the average graduate in 2016 left school with over $37,000 in…
When you’re trying to save money, it’s easy to make the mistake of being too strict with yourself. Like a person starting out on a new diet, you think you’re going to cut out every single treat and shed pounds…
Suppose one morning, your coffee maker breaks. There are two things you can do: repair it or replace it. Unfortunately, the “repair” option isn’t always easy. You can try to fix the machine yourself, or ask a handy family member for…
According to UNICEF, early childhood development is the key to a full and productive life. Their research has shown that half of a person’s intelligence potential is developed by age four. Unfortunately, affordable preschool isn’t always an option (either because…
You’re going through your daily mail, sorting out the bills from the ads, when an envelope catches your eye. It claims in big letters that with the card inside, you can “SAVE UP TO 75%” on the cost of all…
Whatever your beliefs, owning and operating an automobile is expensive. For those who might be thinking about giving up their vehicles entirely, consider the pros and cons of living without a car. Cutting the strings of ownership is easier if you live in…
Let’s face it, being a nomad in today’s society isn’t really “normal.” Wherever you are, you’ve likely set down roots, and it takes time and effort to pull those up and create another, drastically different life for yourself. What will…
According to projections by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), America will continue to spend more than it receives in revenues from 2016 to 2026, and perhaps beyond. The budget deficit is projected to be slightly below 3% of gross domestic product…
“Would you like the AppleCare Protection Plan for your computer?” asked the salesman. I had just purchased a new 27-inch iMac at my local Apple store. The plan, available for $169, would extend the manufacturer’s warranty from one to three…
If you’re a regular reader of financial websites, you’ve probably seen plenty of articles urging you to cut “unnecessary” expenses from your personal budget. And in many cases, if you read further, you learn that the unnecessary expenses the authors…
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