Many individuals experience the painful and gut-wrenching loss of a spouse or ex-spouse. If this has happened to you, I want to first tell you that you're in my thoughts and prayers. I know firsthand the experience of grieving a loved one, and I would never wish that upon anyone. You might take a [...]
Q & A: How much should I be spending on charitable donations? By: Stacey Nickens My daughter's birthday was this past week. Instead of asking for gifts, she asked each family member to make donations to a charitable organization in her name. I was immensely proud of her decision. I believe in the importance of [...]
Many seniors are looking to stretch their retirement savings, whether you want to leave a bigger inheritance or simply want a larger nest egg for unexpected events. After the financial crash, many 401Ks took a hit, but that doesn't mean you can't find ways to stretch your social security or pension. Consider some of the [...]
The holidays are fast approaching, and while it may feel to early to start planning, now is a great time to find deals on gifts and travel. Start your holiday budget now, deciding how much you want to spend on gifts and travel, and then do the shopping before it gets expensive and stressful. However, [...]
Getting a little extra cash always feels fantastic. Perhaps you got a bonus at work, inherited some money, or just did really well on your March Madness bracket. Whatever the reason, it's important to carefully plan out how you will spend your money so it doesn't go to waste. 1. Set aside some fun money [...]
While you can't always change the amount of money you're earning, you can change your mindset in order to save more. We often forget to invest in our savings because the reward is not immediate or tangible, but if you adjust the way you're looking at things, it will make it easier to save money [...]
With the holidays on their way, you might be on the hook for a lot of parties. Perhaps you're throwing a Halloween party for your friends or hosting your family for Thanksgiving. Either way, you may be looking at spending a lot of money on entertainment. But that doesn't have to be the case! There [...]
August and September can be expensive months. Between school supplies, backpacks, and a new wardrobe, you end up dropping a lot of money on school-aged children, but this need not be the case. If you're thrifty and clever, you can find great deals on children's clothes and get more bang for your buck. 1. Check [...]
Earth Day is this Sunday, April 22, and it is a great day to save on energy-efficient, refurbished, or other environmentally-friendly items. If you're looking to save some money and improve your home's energy efficiency, check out some of the deals below. Amazon Wharehouse sells used and refurbished items. They are running a 20% off sale [...]
Because my mom is a financial planner, I've always known saving is important; however, I would usually just set aside a lump sum each month for my emergency fund. While I occasionally used my "emergency" fund for true emergencies (like repairing my car after an accident or paying for a trip to urgent care), I [...]
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