Summer is here, and you know what that means. Your kids are BORED! At least, that's what they tell you, repeatedly. As astounding as it may seem to adults who never have enough time; when kids have … [Read more...] about 25 Inexpensive Ways to Keep Your Kids Entertained This Summer
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Is A Home Equity Loan A Good Idea For Debt Consolidation?
If you're like many other Americans in debt who own a home, you've probably asked yourself, "is a home equity loan a good idea for debt consolidation?" Consumer debt is approaching $14 trillion in the … [Read more...] about Is A Home Equity Loan A Good Idea For Debt Consolidation?
Cheap Summer Mini-vacations The Whole Family Will Enjoy
The kids have just about all finished the school year; summer break is here. If you want to take a break this summer, but cannot afford a serious vacation, no worries. Plan a mini-vacation instead. … [Read more...] about Cheap Summer Mini-vacations The Whole Family Will Enjoy
5 Cheap and Easy Themes for a Fun Kids Summer Birthday Party
If your kids have birthdays coming up in the next few weeks, you're in luck! Since you have the benefit of good weather and long days, summer is a great time to gather family and friends for birthday … [Read more...] about 5 Cheap and Easy Themes for a Fun Kids Summer Birthday Party
Beat The Heat: 10 Cheap Ways to Stay Cool in the Summer
Summer's coming and you know what that means: days so hot that chickens are laying hard-boiled eggs and cows giving evaporated milk. Maybe the fire ants are actually on fire. Whatever the case, … [Read more...] about Beat The Heat: 10 Cheap Ways to Stay Cool in the Summer
How to Celebrate the Red, White, and Blue Without Spending a Lot of Green
The 4th of July is always a fun but hectic time of the year, and it's just a few weeks away! Last year, nearly 50 million Americans hit the road on the 4th, heading off for their summer vacations and … [Read more...] about How to Celebrate the Red, White, and Blue Without Spending a Lot of Green
How A Minimalist Lifestyle Can Help You To Become Debt Free
The U.S. economy depends on its citizens buying things. While they're more than happy to oblige, most Americans strive to be debt-free. Credit card debt isn't inherently bad for the economy. When you … [Read more...] about How A Minimalist Lifestyle Can Help You To Become Debt Free
Dealing With Life After Debt
Living with debt is something to which most Americans have grown accustomed. The average credit card debt for households that carry a balance is about $16,000, and typical members of the graduating … [Read more...] about Dealing With Life After Debt
What Are The Real Costs Of Raising A Child?
America's birth rates are at their lowest point in over 30 years, for many reasons; no doubt, the cost of raising a child is one of them. While the birth rate has fallen, the cost of raising a child … [Read more...] about What Are The Real Costs Of Raising A Child?
How Are Americans Spending Their Excess Cash?
It's no secret: Americans aren't saving enough for retirement. A 2018 survey by GOBankingRates.com found that a shocking 42% of respondents had saved less than $10,000 for retirement. With the future … [Read more...] about How Are Americans Spending Their Excess Cash?
How To Do a Mid-Year Financial Review
It may seem like it was just a few short weeks ago that you sat down and organized your finances by making goals and creating a workable budget to help you reach them. The reality is that it was … [Read more...] about How To Do a Mid-Year Financial Review
Are We Headed Towards Free College Tuition?
There's no disputing it: the cost for college tuition and room and board have gone through the roof. Since 1988, the cost of a college education has increased by 163%. However, it's not just … [Read more...] about Are We Headed Towards Free College Tuition?
10 Ways To Keep Father’s Day Activities Frugal
Dads may be known for grilling, pampering their cars, wearing ties, always telling you to go ask your mom, reading the newspaper, mowing the lawn, and of course, the dad joke: "Today, my son asked, … [Read more...] about 10 Ways To Keep Father’s Day Activities Frugal
Creative Ways to Start Paying Off Student Loans
If you're one of the people dealing with student loan debt right now and wondering how you'll pay it all off at some point, you're not alone. Student loan debt is a major issue affecting millions of … [Read more...] about Creative Ways to Start Paying Off Student Loans
Here Are Some Cheap Last-minute Father’s Day Gifts
Father's Day is right around the corner. If you haven't selected a gift for Dad yet, you better get moving! While your dad may never complain about the Father's Day gifts that you get him each June, … [Read more...] about Here Are Some Cheap Last-minute Father’s Day Gifts