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Budgeting

Woman on social media encouraging bad spending habits while on vacation

Does Social Media Encourage Bad Spending Habits?

By Sarah Brady | August 10, 2022

By the look of things on social media, you really can have it all. A new pair of designer shoes … a champagne toast over brunch … swimming in a…

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10 Tips for Back-to-School Shopping on a Budget

By Tom Jackson | August 4, 2022

Long before COVID, another pandemic would hit America every August – the Back-To-School Blues. After a blissful summer, countless kids grumbled about having to return to class. Now there’s a…

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Are Subscription Monitoring Apps Worth It?

By Tom Jackson | July 13, 2022

The world has gone subscription crazy. You can sign up for almost every service known to man, and probably a few that haven’t been invented yet. It’s fast, convenient and…

Woman looking at receipt showing more expensive grocery items after inflation

How to Budget During Inflation

By Michael Knisley | June 30, 2022

Overheard at Costco recently: “Wow. A bag of avocados is $10.99 now. We used to get ‘em here for $6.99. Guess we’re not buying avocados.” It was hard not to…

Wad of money stuck in the gas pump

How to Save Money on Gas

By Tom Jackson | July 21, 2021

There may come a time when no Americans will need gasoline to power their vehicles. But that time isn’t today, and until it comes, prices at the pump will be…

Buy Now Pay Later

What Is Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL)?

By Tom Jackson | February 4, 2021

Buy now and pay later is taking the market by storm, but will you be taken to the cleaners if you indulge in this online purchasing craze? That’s all up…

Jar of Money Save for College

Best Ways to Start Saving for College

By Joey Johnston | November 20, 2020

Saving for college is likely on the financial priority list for those who have (or plan to have) children, but so are a lot of other things that seem more…

Budgeting for your baby

Budgeting for a Baby

By Joey Johnston | October 15, 2020

Whoever said children are priceless clearly never had any. Raising a baby born in 2023 to the age of 18 will cost an estimated $310,605, according to the Brookings Institute.…

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14 Tips To Save More On Groceries

By Pat McManamon | October 9, 2020

It’s tough to walk out of a grocery store without feeling lighter in the wallet, especially if it involves buying for families and children. Business Insider reports that the average…

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How Much Will I Need to Save For Retirement?

By Pat McManamon | September 25, 2020

Retirement is a tantalizing idea. Wake up when you want, do what you want, travel where you want, relax, read, enjoy time with the family — especially the grandkids. After…