Missouri, Tennessee, Utah and Virginia require that high school students take a personal finance course to graduate. If you don’t live in one of those states or your children are younger than high-school age, you might have to be their first teacher on this subject — that’s how to raise money savvy kids.
Maybe You Should Rethink Whether to Retire Earlier
Ilness or layoffs often force people to retire earlier than they had originally planned.
5 Easy Ways Parents Can Save Money on Christmas
Christmas is the one time of year that many people lose control over their finances. It can happen to the best of us even if we do a pretty good job the rest of the year. Part of the reason is that there are so many extra things to buy for the holidays. It can also be attributed to not setting aside enough ahead of
Why You’re Spending More on Halloween This Year
You’re not the only one spending more money on Halloween every year — and inflation isn’t the only reason.
Don’t Buy an Air Purifier Until You Read This Article
Air purifier advertisements try to appeal to people’s fears about pollution getting worse.
How to Score Free Plants for Your Garden or Windowsill
Gardening might cost less than other pastimes but it’s usually not without expenses. At a minimum, you might have to buy planters, potting soil and starter plants or packets of seeds. You can actually eliminate most expenditures if you make your own potting soil, repurpose old containers into pots, and even obtain plants for free. Here’s how to track down sources of free plants.
Attention, Shoppers: Plan Ahead for Sales Tax Holidays
Anyone who loves to shop should consider timing their purchases to coincide with sales tax holidays; while only 16 states offer them, some shopping aficionados travel to take advantage of these tax-free windows.
Don’t Let Identity Thieves Ruin Your Travel
Don’t let identity thieves ruin your travel. Whether it’s a trip for work or pleasure, protect yourself by following these suggestions.
5 Easy Budgeting Tools You Might Already Own
Plenty of people spend money to get help with saving money when perhaps they could start with things they already own. You can make a great stride toward easy budgeting by using any of the following five things you already own.
Houseplants That Help You Breathe Easier
The most cost effective way to improve the air quality inside of your own home: Any kind of houseplants — whether you buy them full grown, plant the seeds, or something in between — make it much easier to breathe indoors.