How often do you check your bank account? Is your spending structured or do you play it by ear each month? A budget can help everyone, not just those who want to spend less and save more. Here is some advice to →
Family Budget
How often do you check your bank account? Is your spending structured or do you play it by ear each month? A budget can help everyone, not just those who want to spend less and save more. Here is some advice to →
Money Worries
Families today face many challenges. Not the least of which is money woes. In the current economy, money has become a bone of contention even more than it was once before. But, you don’t have to let this fact destroy your family →
Money Saving Ideas for Families
Money isn’t always readily available for such things as expensive outings and activities for you and your family. With the uncertainty of the economy these days, more and more families are searching for free, frugal and money-saving ideas in order to keep →
College Student Budgeting
The college years are a time of learning, and a time for young adults to get a sampling of what it’s like to be out on their own. They are also a very expensive time for parents. By the time they pay →
Saving Raises
It may have been a while since you’ve seen your last raise due to corporate cutbacks, but things may open up shortly. It feels great to get a raise. It makes us feel like we’re being rewarded for all our hard work. →
Banking Fees
Like any other business, banks are out to make money. Traditionally, they have accomplished this by lending money that’s on deposit and collecting interest on it. But as you probably know if you have any type of bank account, banks also make →
Online Bill Paying
In this age of technology where most things can be processed by the click of a mouse, online bill paying has become a fast, convenient, and easy way to pay bills, keep track of expenses, and save money. Is it for →
Financial Scams
On any given day, you may receive an email that is claiming you can make millions from the comfort of your own home. Or, if you are looking to make money online, there are hundreds of thousands of online companies who →
Avoid Overdraft Fees
Debit cards are considered by many to be one of the greatest innovations of the past few decades. First issued in the late 1980s, they offer the convenience of a credit card without the expense of using borrowed money. Since they’re linked →
Keeping Track of Your Money
When it comes to keeping family finances in order, one of the most common hurdles that we face is overspending. Sometimes someone is obviously blowing money on unnecessary things, but often it’s much more subtle. Everyone spends a few dollars here and →









