Many family memories are made during summer vacations. If you’re a fan of Chevy Chase (and really, what kind of American isn’t?), you might remember the National Lampoon’s Vacation movie where a family road trip encounters every disaster possible. Difficult family members and scam artists notwithstanding, summer vacations are good opportunities for family bonding, invigorating recreation and refreshing relaxation. But, … Read more
budget: Tips and Tricks
5 Tricks to Saving Money While Traveling Abroad
Traveling abroad might seem like a far off dream if your on a tight budget, but don’t be so quick to take the idea off the table completely. Traveling to a different country will certainly cost you more than taking a trip to another state, it can be a life-changing experience that doesn’t have to completely blow your finances. Use … Read more
Money Tips for College Graduates
So the last four years of your life flew by and now you’re a college graduate. It is the most exciting and terrifying time in your life taking responsibility for yourself and your personal finances, and you need to be smart about how you handle your money. I am graduating in December and the thought of supporting myself is the … Read more
How to Throw a Party on a Budget
You need money to survive in this world but sometimes working to earn that money can feel like it’s taking over your life. With bills coming in monthly, you may quickly lose sight of the more significant things like spending quality time with your family and friends. All work and no play is certainly not the way to a happy … Read more
5 Lifestyle Habits That Can Improve Your Finances
Our lifestyle and financial decisions go hand in hand. We sometimes don’t realize how much money we spend on little daily habits, but if you want to improve your finances they need to be broken. A great way to start saving money and becoming a smarter spender is to keep track of those bad habits and change them for the … Read more