Tips for Staying Positive During the Winter
While the winter many be best-known for jovial holiday festivities and a sense of togetherness, it can also be challenging on an emotional and mental level. If the cold and long nights have got you feeling blue, there are some ...

The Benefits of Going to a Community College
Though they tend to have a subpar reputation, community colleges give prospective students a lot of options and offer a ton of advantages. When deciding on higher education, consider what benefits a community college can give ...

Holiday Shopping on a Budget
The holidays should be time for celebration and generosity, not for accumulating credit card debt and draining your savings. By sticking to a budget and following these simple strategies, you can bestow meaningful gifts while ...

5 Finance Lessons to Teach Your Kids Before College
If your kid is heading to college, congratulations to you both on this hard-won accomplishment and exciting new adventure. You are confident that your child is ready to tackle the academic and social challenges college brings, ...

What Does a 529 College Savings Plan Cover?
The cost of attendance at American universities is skyrocketing year after year, with a college education now costing up to six figures. 529 college savings plans offer a tax-free way to save money for your education. However, ...

Common Questions About Managing Your IRA
If you are planning for retirement, there is a good chance that you either have an Individual Retirement Account, better known as an IRA, or have toyed with the idea of starting one. If you intend to spend the golden years of ...

Should You Save Your Credit Card Information Online?
It seems all too common these days to hear about major breaches at retailers that leave consumers’ credit card numbers and personal information vulnerable to identity thieves. In perilous times, it feels tenuous enough using ...

Pros and Cons of Living at Home during College
When people describe the typical college experience, it usually involves living on campus in a dorm. Many colleges actually require students to live in dorms for their first two years, unless they commute. After moving out of ...

5 Useful Apps for Managing Your Portfolio
To paraphrase a commonly-used phrase from J.R.R. Tolkien, not all those who invest are accountants. Often, calculating investment returns and managing a portfolio can swiftly become complicated and maddening endeavors. However, ...

Security Warning Signs When Shopping Online
It’s an undeniable fact that many customers shop online, either for personal shopping or gift giving. Companies like Amazon and Etsy have built modern empires out of their online operations. With each passing year, more and ...
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