If you attended college from fall 1970 until spring 1974 (a typical 4 year span), you could have graduated with an undergrad degree from a public university and have spent a total of about $6,500. Add in the costs of room and board, and that number is closer to $10,500 (in current dollars). Fast forward…
School is out in one month in some areas of the country. For parents, their children’s elation at a two month reprieve from homework quickly turns to “We’re bored.” Even more worrisome is how many kids will quickly spend their summer months in front of TVs or gaming systems. Sometimes you don’t want to go…
You have a home to rent – and so do hundreds of other landlords in your area. Some property owners erroneously assume that in today’s high-priced rental market, they can list unkempt rentals and still secure tenants year after year. However, savvy lessees tend to do their research, and move on when presented with outdated…
If you find yourself frequently living paycheck to paycheck, the thought of filing your taxes comes with either fear or relief; fear if you owe money and relief if you’re getting even the smallest refund. Though getting a refund is nice, many taxpayers don’t plan how to make the best use of extra funds, and…
If you are reading this, then you are likely more financially savvy than 90% of your peers. Considering that the average person spends about an hour per year learning about finances, knowing just a little of the information can go a long way. But money knowledge doesn’t mean you are going to avoid every mistake…
Trying to save money? Things like substituting your daily latte for $4.25 with the cheaper, and (less calorically filled) regular coffee for $2.25 is a nice idea. But if you really want to save some cash, it’s time to examine where the bulk of your income is going. Housing For the majority of Americans, housing…
When you receive an overpriced bill, it usually ends up being a nightmare and you just keep thinking about how you are going to pay these bills, thinking about every opportunity and possible way to pay these hefty bills. Most people look for alternative ways that actually lead them to another dead end, making them…