Valentine’s Day is here again! It is time to show the one you love just how much you love them. This time is filled with stores packedto the brim with red and white Valentine themed foods, chocolates, plush toys, clothing, and much more.
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How & Why Finance Should Be Taught in Schools
Financial literacy involves teaching students the basics of money management. This includes things such as debt, budgeting, saving, and lending. The purpose of financial literacy courses is to set a foundation for students so that they can build strong money habits later in their lives.
Top 5 Financial Resolutions for 2019
As humans, we all have the vices that we would rather not have. Money definitely acts like one of those vices. For this reason, millions of Americans set money-related resolutions every New Year.
Best Budget-Friendly Gifts for Christmas 2018
The season for gift-giving has arrived, and for many this means making wise decisions that won’t break the budget. However, finding budget-friendly Christmas gifts is challenging. Here are the best budget-friendly Christmas gifts for 2018.
Guide to Tipping Etiquette
In most parts of the world, tipping is not mandatory, or even expected. However, in the U.S., you are expected to tip if you go to certain places and most people feel it is a moral obligation. Nonetheless, sometimes you find yourself at a loss on how much to tip for certain services.
The Benefits of Having a “Money Buddy”
Based solely on this headline, you may be wondering: What on earth is a money buddy? Let us clarify that, no, a money buddy is not someone who helps you spend money. Quite the contrary! A money buddy is a person capable of helping you manage your money properly.
4 Tips for a Budget-Friendly Halloween
Here’s a fun fact about Halloween that you might not have known: Believe it or not, it is reported to be the holiday that consumers spend the most to celebrate. Even beating Christmas!
If you are in the mood to join in on the festivities without busting your bank account, here are four budget-friendly tips to help you control your spending this spooky season.
Planning Financially for a Natural Disaster
In light of Hurricane Florence’s recent landfall in the Carolinas, it’s important to consider how natural disasters can impact your financial situation. Despite the emphasis placed on planning for an emergency in schools and throughout the media, many Americans remain unprepared and without a solid financial plan.
Benefits of Encouraging Your Teen to Work
Many parents are reluctant to encourage their teenagers to find a job. They worry it will be a challenge for teens to juggle work and school. However, this dynamic might actually teach them balance and better equip them with a sense of responsibility.
There’s a lot your teen can gain from a part-time job – and that’s not just extra spending money. Continue reading
5 Best Personal Finance Apps of 2018
Gone are the days of balancing checkbooks and keeping a budgeting journal. With our smartphones consistently at our fingertips, all financial matters are handled in the virtual world. We deposit checks, monitor our spending, and seek financial advice all on our smartphones. What’s more, we have the assistance of widely-lauded applications to make all of this easier.