Having trouble keeping up with all the financial mumbo jumbo going around these days? Most financial matters beyond whether to use cash or credit can become fairly complex, and even a checking account, with its various rates and fees, can turn into a nightmare when it goes in the negative. This is why so many …

Remember when you were young and seeing $100 was like the financial equivalent of seeing the Easter Bunny? While $100 may have seemed like a large amount of money at the time, it no longer goes as far as it used to. Looking for quick and easy ways to make a few dollars? You needn’t …

If you’re anything like us, then you like drinking coffee. A lot! It’s estimated that the average coffee drinker consumes three cups a day. And with coffee prices at over $2 a cup, that can be costly. So costly, in fact, that the amount the average American spends on coffee almost mirrors how much they …

It wasn’t that long ago that financial experts were recommending young adults open credit card accounts to help them build up their credit. As a result of the variety of financial crises that have taken place in the last few years, these suggestions have since become far less common. Still, people of all ages get …

Ah, spring is finally here! The birds are chirping, the flowers are blooming, and the pollen—well, let’s not mention the pollen. As spring is finally coming into bloom, getting your home in order is probably in the back of everyone’s mind. A thorough spring cleaning can help you spruce up your home can also give …

Buying a home is a huge milestone. However, the process of closing on your home can easily turn into a nightmare. Having a plan will help you avoid common pitfalls. So without further ado, here are five steps to help you have a fast and easy home purchase. 1. Get Pre-approval You should establish your …

If your expectations of the perfect spring break are being squelched by a lack of funds, you don’t have to sit around at home watching reruns and eating cheesy microwavable dinners. Instead of shouldering the burden of dealing with debt this spring break, why not plan a ‘staycation’ instead? What Exactly Is a Staycation? A …

Frugality may be a desired trait in a business partner or an accountant, but it isn’t exactly sexy. Even if your current financial situation sends you digging under your couch cushions to tip the pizza guy, you can still take someone on a decent date without being a cheapskate. Here are a few tips to …

If you’re like the rest of us, then it’s hard for you to read or watch stories about professional athletes’ colossal paychecks without feeling a least a tad jealous. But just because someone makes a lot of money doesn’t necessarily mean they’re good with it. Take, for instance, these four athletes who were better at …

Money woes can easily put an end to all those daydreams of traveling to far-off places. Fortunately, with all the available resources at your disposal, it’s entirely possible to travel the world without going into debt. If you’re looking to branch out of the norm and expand your horizons, here are 10 ways you can …