When your child starts college and you have an empty nest, you might have a to-do list, including travel abroad and fixing up the house. But before you book a flight, borrow money to turn your child’s room into a home theater or think about other activities for empty nesters, consider that a growing number...
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College is a series of firsts for students. It’s the first time they’ll live on their own, be responsible for every meal, handle their laundry and even complete homework without you there to help. Still, parents struggle with whether or not that independence should come with financial help. Should your college student get an allowance,...
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With graduation season here, we wanted to give you a glimpse of the post-grad landscape. Using data from Census.gov and Pew Research, we’ve rounded up some fascinating insights about life after college in America, including graduation rates by gender, the average graduate’s salary and much more. Graduation rate breakdown Percent of graduates by gender: Graduation...
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Are you looking for a way to help reach your financial goals? You’re not alone. 44% of working Americans have a side hustle. [1] Whether you’re looking for some extra cash, making ends meet, trying to keep up with inflation or just looking for something to do after work, a side hustle could be right...
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Want to buy your first car but don’t know where to start? Follow these tips to set yourself up for success.
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Key Takeaways: You may be wondering how to ensure that you’ll have sufficient funds to live comfortably in retirement—and although there isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach—there are a few well-known tricks to help you make the most of your retirement savings. The 4% rule is a general retirement guideline suggesting that you can safely withdraw funds...
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What is an emergency fund? Sometimes called a rainy day fund , an emergency fund is money that you set aside to serve as your financial safety net for when you need it. What qualifies as an emergency? To a certain extent, an emergency varies by the individual, but one way to think of it...
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Any sudden, unplanned decision to purchase a product or service is considered to be impulse buying. These spur-of-the-moment purchases can be big or small, but they are never planned. If you’re standing in line at the supermarket checkout and suddenly decide to purchase a candy bar, that’s an impulse purchase. But the same can be...
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If you’re considering purchasing life insurance, it’s crucial to understand the different types of life insurance policies available. While term life insurance is pretty simple to understand, permanent life insurance comes in many forms, with investment options that increase their complexity. Here’s what you need to know about the different types of life insurance before...
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Whether you’re apartment hunting and the perfect place is slightly out of your price range, or your landlord is raising the rent on your current apartment, you can negotiate your rent. It sounds intimidating, but with a little strategy, you just might win over the landlord. Here are some ways you can go about negotiating...
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Get a Life Insurance Quote Starting a family is a decision that requires some careful considerations, including thinking about any career issues that might arise and assessing your emotional readiness. During the planning process, getting your finances in order is a good first step. Having children can be costly. According to a U.S. Department...
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There are many times during the year that can induce stress in people’s lives. The holiday season. Moving. An important work deadline. But a day that almost everyone considers universally stressful? Income Tax Day. While taxes can be confusing and time-consuming, tax time doesn’t necessarily have to be taxing. Stick to these tips to get...
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If you want to expand your business, finding employees with specific skills, such as accounting, sales or IT, should be a top priority. Searching for new talent is a good problem to have because it means your company is growing. But finding the right people in the timeframe you require can be challenging. Because the...
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According to the National Fire Protection Association, U.S. fire departments responded to an average of 4,980 structure fires in educational buildings each year from 2011 – 2015. That’s why it’s so important to stress fire safety education in our schools. Take a look at the following school safety tips, and learn how you can teach school fire...
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Many college freshmen encounter a culture shock when they first move into a dorm. After having your own bedroom, you must now adjust to living in a closet-size space with someone else. Here are 5 tips from USA Today to make the most of a tight squeeze.
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