Managing money is a foundational life skill. There are so many factors involved and so many open-ended questions at play.
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Managing money is a foundational life skill. There are so many factors involved and so many open-ended questions at play.
Read MoreOne of the best things you can do with a savings account is forget about it. If you don’t think about it, you can’t spend it. It’s there when you need it, and it’s earning dividends the whole time. However, like with most good advice, there can be a flip side.
Read MoreIt’s the bargain-hunter’s favorite season-or is it? Before you brave the crowds this Black Friday, take a few minutes to read through our list of what to buy and what to skip so you come home only with true bargains.
Read MoreFinancial experts do tend to agree on the benefits of teaching kids to save their money. If parents start when their children are young, they benefit from learning good saving habits.
Read MoreShe pointed at the longer
column. “This is the amount of money we need to spend on certain expenses each
month.”
Then, she pointed at the
shorter column. “And this is the money we have to work with each month.”
“But how do you figure out how
much money you need for everything?” David asked.
We all grow up hearing the same financial advice: Spend less, save more and invest early. While most of these words of wisdom ring true, there are lots of widespread money management tips that are actually false.
Read MoreIf you’re like most Americans, you owe money toward a large loan. Did you know there are simple, but brilliant, tricks you can employ to lighten the load?
Read MoreSay your washing machine decides to suddenly quit on you and needs replacing. You’re now looking at an extra expense that can run anywhere from $350-$850 (or more). Where are you going to get that kind of money in a pinch?
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