Payment trends that are changing the way we shop
Think about making a purchase was like several decades ago. A cashier would ring up the total for your purchase and you’d open up your wallet and pull out a lump of cash. Today? Things […]
8 bankruptcy myths you should stop believing
Many people have misconceptions about bankruptcy. Not just the process, but also about the future fallout that comes from declaring bankruptcy. While bankruptcy should be taken seriously, it’s often not as scary as people think, […]
Frugal wedding planning: How to get married with no debt
If you’re planning a wedding, then you’ve likely felt that soul-crushing moment of fear when you wonder how in the world you’re going to pay for everything. My husband and I opted for a frugal wedding because, in […]
How to save money when you shop
You don’t have to max out your credit cards or sacrifice your financial future to buy what you want and need. You can save some serious cash with a little planning. Here are my tried […]
8 reasons you should keep your landline
Two years ago when my family moved from Massachusetts to Pennsylvania, I went cell phone only. Gone were three landlines—home, work, and fax. My smartphone replaced the home and work lines just fine, and for […]
4 ways to find the right summer camp for your kids
Summer is just around the corner, and for most kids that means school is out. But for parents, the summer months present a child care gap, one often filled with camps. The task of identifying […]
5 crucial steps for finding a business lawyer
Navigating legal issues as a small business owner can be tricky, and any missteps could have major consequences. A business attorney could not only help if you’re being sued, but they could try to prevent […]
This man paid off $46,500 in student loans in 2 years
If Steven Donovan could sum up his thoughts on taking out loans to pay for his education, it would be “nonchalant.” “I understood it as, ‘I want to go to school, so I’ll need to […]
The cost of being a bridesmaid: What to do if it’s too much
In 2016, I became a bridesmaid for the first time in my life. I’m usually a big mush — it doesn’t take much to get me emotional, and I can find the sentimentality in virtually anything. It […]
6 ways to exchange currency abroad
When you’re on vacation outside of the country, the last thing you want to do is to waste time and money searching for a way to get cash. If you’ve ever exchanged currency before, you […]