One of the most exciting events is starting a family of your own. A child brings a large amount of joy to your life. Children are also a big financial adjustment. Daycare costs, diapers, paying for extracurricular activities, food, and clothing are among the expenses that a new child brings into the equation. That’s all…
Kids have a way of learning about the world through their experiences. Among the most important things that a child can learn are better money habits. So building these financial habits early will allow them to learn (and make mistakes) good behaviors before reaching adulthood where the test really begins. Not sure how to get…
Your kids want to make money and there are plenty of things around the house that need to be done. A child allowance seems to kill both those birds with one stone. Having your children do tasks like cleaning and organizing in exchange for money is a great way to teach them about the value…
So after starting your retirement, you’ve realized that you have more time on your hands than things to do. Or you might just be interested in making a little extra money to cover expenses since that piece of real estate in Florida was a little over-budget. But there’s no way you’re going back to working…
Many teens want to start working before they hit the age of 16. They may want to start working to allow them to buy their own things, save up for a car, or help pay for college. There are plenty of opportunities out there for teens aged 14 to 15 years old to start working….
Saving money is an important way to meet your financial goals. Whether it’s to start an emergency fund, save for a down payment on a house, or set aside money for a vacation when you automate your savings, it’s much easier to do. Let’s talk about everything you should know about how to create an…
If you are going to use a credit card, you might as well use one that has a rewards program that gives you a little something in return. There are literally hundreds of credit cards out there that offer rewards. Knowing which rewards credit card to choose with so many choices out there can be…
When you need a loan or credit card, your creditor needs a way to determine how likely it is that you’ll repay them. The FICOⓇ credit score is used by many creditors to help them assess applicants. Not only does FICOⓇ scores help creditors decide whether to approve or deny an applicant, but it is…
If you’re considering a new car and you have bad credit, the door to that financial goal isn’t closed. You’ll just have to consider some alternative options. Let’s discuss how you can get a car with bad credit below. Is it better to lease or buy a car with bad credit? It’s possible to lease…
Taking a page from the history books, we can learn many important things. During the Great Depression, many people had to learn how to live with very little. They were pros at frugal living and we can learn tips from them on how to save money in our daily lives. What is the definition for…
