With the tragedies and countless lives affected by Hurricane Harvey, hearts are motivated to give and help. And yet, sometimes, our budgets seem to prevent us from helping as generously as we’d like. With this article, I hope to encourage you with ways you can give, even this very week. More
Thieves are constantly finding ways to get around the technology intended to protect consumers. But the better news is, when it comes to your identity and your money, new cyber security is everywhere to protect you. More
We’ve been talking about changing banks lately with the USAA Changing Banks team and some questions have popped up from USAA members that pertain to the changing banks experience. You don’t need to be a member of USAA to glean some great information from their changing banks team and apply it to your own situation using our examples. More
Getting the right student loan is as critical as getting the funds at all. I have a daughter leaving for college so I just interviewed Stephen Dash, CEO of Credible.com for my podcast regarding how student loans work. Credible uses a system that allows students to get offers, for free, with no impact to their credit, no sharing of data, and no obligation to proceed with any of the options. More
During warm weather, it’s easy to stay fit without spending money. Once cold weather comes, it’s a challenge. Here are my 7 tips for cold weather fitness. More
Eating out at restaurants adds up so quickly. It’s not just the price of the food, it’s the tax, and not being a cheap tipper that can add really pile on the cost. But I’ve got a baker’s dozen in tips for you on how to eat out at restaurants on the cheap! More
Florida’s tax free weekend begins at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, August 4 and ends at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, August 6 – to help ease the financial burden of going back to school. More
The minimalist mindset can come in handy when preparing for a new baby. The simplicity of it is to only have – and thus only spend on – what you truly need. So when it’s time to start feathering the nest… here’s how to save money with a baby using the minimalist mindset. More
At some point in life, you’re likely to want, or even need, to make a change in the bank you use. But do you find yourself putting it off because it seems overly complicated? More
Back to School – How to save now AND later. It’s that time of year again! Time to stock up on school supplies for class and home. More
It’s natural to remember the things that you need in case of a winter storm – but what about a storm that knocks out the power during the summer heat? Let’s talk about surviving the loss of power in the summer heat – and how to prepare.. More
I compiled a list of 18 things you should always stow in your car. Because, well, this is what happens when you don’t have things in your car. More
