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tipsTaking advantage of your 20’s is something many professors and psychologists constantly beg young men and women to do. To start the “20 Something Series”, here is a moving Ted Talk by Meg Jay who’s passion lies in inspiring our youth. https://www.ted.com/talks/meg_jay_why_30_is_not_the_new_20
It’s that time of year again for the big Resolution. While it’s no secret that few actually follow through with their resolutions, would money incentives motivate you more to reach your set goal? Two apps attempt to help users do this through making a bet – where your money is literally put on the line […]
With 2013 coming to a close, many people are looking toward a healthier and more frugal 2014. In fact, two of the most popular New Year’s resolutions year after year are to become a healthier individual and to improve one’s finances. Health and wealth can go hand in hand. Studies show that healthier individuals miss […]
Christmas is around the corner, and some of you may still be working on your gift list… or maybe just starting it. Presents can be a big headache during the holidays, and finding the perfect gift isn’t always as affordable as one would hope. So to help keep things cheery and cheap this holiday season, […]
August is the unofficial start of the back-to-school shopping frenzy. To your kids, shopping for new clothes, gear, and school supplies may be the only good thing about going back to school, but that doesn’t mean you have to spend a fortune every year. Hold off buying trendier gear. Items like lunch boxes and pencil […]
“[Graduates in debt] start out with an anchor that slows their progression toward future goals,” Ernie Almonte, chair of the AICPA’s National CPA Financial Literacy Commission, said in a statement. 41% of the more than 200 people (according to a survey from the American Institute of CPAs) said they have delayed saving for retirement, 40% […]
One of the many excuses people use as the reason why they don’t eat a healthy diet is that it costs more. But with careful planning and knowledge, you can spend the same amount on nutritious foods in the grocery store and get a lot more for your money. Plan meals ahead of time – […]
When you try to make a transaction that exceeds your account balance, your bank will either decline the transaction or let it go through (usually for a fee), causing your account balance to go negative and be overdrawn. What the bank does depends on if you have an overdraft protection plan, and if so, what […]
It’s July and the highlight of your week is going to the movies? Well here are some fun summer ideas that you may have forgotten about, and are probably cheaper than your average movie outing! Go say “Hello” to the animals – Local Zoos often have free days once a week during the summer. Grab […]
According to Employee Benefit Advisor, Generation X is currently most at risk for financial hardship in retirement. PricewaterhouseCoopers released results of an employee financial wellness study this week and found of employees in the generation born in the early ’60s through early ’80s say they’re likely to tap into their retirement savings. In fact, 30% […]