As the first day of school approaches, students all over the country are finalizing their school supply lists. From pencils to paper to electronics, it’s easy to become overwhelmed thinking of all you need to purchase and how much money it will cost to do so.
Continue readingHidden fees that follow you through life
From the time we are expected to stand on our own two feet, we are hit with the hidden costs of living. Whether we are talking about the extra costs associated with attending college or the extra costs associated with simply putting a roof over your head, these payments can add up.
Continue reading10 Smart Ways to Spend $100
Have you suddenly found or been gifted an unexpected $100 bill? If so, this bit of good fortune allows you to do something beautiful for yourself or others.
Continue readingEconomical Chronicles: 5 Tips for Frugal Living
Whether you’re a young college student just getting started with adult life, someone in their 30s or 40s raising a family, or even in your middle age or beyond, there are always benefits to living frugally.
Continue reading4 Bad (Yet Common) Pieces of Financial Advice
Taking initiative over your finances can sometimes be a confusing endeavor. After all, it seems like everyone has their own twist on personal financial advice.
Continue readingWhat is the ‘Latte Factor’?
The marketing department at Chase might be good at getting people to sign up for credit cards and home mortgages. However, they’re not all that good at explaining “the latte factor.”
Continue reading6 Secure Online Banking Practices to Start Now
More people are opting to bank online. Banking online is convenient because you can quickly access your financial information from your phone or computer.
Continue readingHow Green Living Can Save You Money
Going green can help you protect the environment. However, many people are reluctant to go green because they think that it is too expensive. Going green is not as expensive as you may think. In fact, you may be able to save money by going green.
Continue readingCan “going green” build business profits?
There are many financial benefits for those looking to take their business down an environmentally conscious path. Climate change and similar ecological threats have shifted the way people view corporations.
Continue readingGuide to Tipping Etiquette Pt. 2
A while back, we wrote a basic guide to tipping etiquette for common services, which ended up being a huge hit! More and more people in the customer service industry stepped forward requesting information on tipping for less-commonly used services, so we decided to honor those requests.
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