How to Budget Charitable Giving
Donating to charity is not easy when finances already feel tight. Between medical expenses, college loans, car payments and rent, it can be hard to find room to give no matter how much you want to contribute to a good cause. But ...
How to Budget for Your First Home
Homeownership is an exciting achievement, but it’s also a huge responsibility. Entering into home-ownership when you’re ready is more important than doing so right away. Starting off on the right foot can positively impact ...
Tips for Making Your Healthy Salad More Exciting
Eating a salad is a great way to follow a healthy diet. But if you don’t put much thought into your bowl as you’re preparing it, that salad will end up being boring and possibly even unhealthy. To jazz up your greens, try ...
How to Volunteer Virtually
For those who are willing and able to give back, volunteering for various good causes can be a rewarding and even life-changing experience. While the idea of volunteering conjures images of outdoor activities and large crowds, ...
Identifying Your Wants Vs. Your Needs
The foundation of successfully managing your finances is budgeting, and a pillar of budgeting is learning to distinguish your needs from your wants. If you can’t differentiate those, you could wind up overspending on luxuries ...
The Right Way to Take Out College Loans
College loans seem like a boon for students seeking higher education, but all too often, they can become a burden. According to the nonprofit group American Student Assistance, 56 percent of young adults suffer from near-constant ...
3 Delicious Recipes You Can Make with Leftovers
Instead of microwaving your leftovers to consume the same meal ad nauseam, you can transform already-cooked food into ingredients for new meals. Here are some recipe ideas.
Turn mashed potatoes into soup
A tub of plain mashed ...
Smart Spending in the Holiday Season
The holiday season is fast approaching, a fact alone that may already have alarm bells ringing in your head. With its arrival comes the return of holiday shopping, and if you have an expansive list of people to buy for, it may ...
Easy, Reliable Ways to Make Extra Money on the Side
You’ve likely heard the term side hustle quite a bit of late. Having an additional gig or two outside of your regular 9-to-5 job is becoming more common, and it’s never been easier than it is in 2020. Whether you want to help ...
Financial Resources for Farmers
There is no question that farmers are essential workers. Without their dedication to the land, hard work and ingenuity, Americans would have little or no access to the food they need to sustain their health. Operating a 24/7 enterprise, ...
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