Fun Ways to Make Money in Retirement

There’s an old saying that if you love what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life. With retirement on the horizon, you’ve already put in your lifetime of work and find yourself ready to kick back and do what you love ...

Tips for Saving Money on Textbooks

When you head off to college, you expect to make new friends and have new experiences. Unfortunately, not all new experiences are fun — like paying $300 for a book on biology. Worse yet, with a full load of courses, textbook ...

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 ...

Budgeting for Entertainment and Leisure

Budgeting is daunting, especially since it means cutting down on how much money you can spend on entertainment and leisure. No matter how tempted you are to cut fun spending altogether to reach your financial goals faster, make ...

How to Stay Motivated When You Don’t Want to Work Out

Staying motivated to work out can be difficult, especially during short winter days. If you’re struggling to stick to your fitness plan, be sure to follow these tips and tricks for making exercise a part of your daily routine. Have ...

3 Creative Ideas for Your Vacation Photos

After taking a vacation, you return home with more photos than you know what to do with. If you’re looking for a new way to show these photos to your loved ones, try your hand at one of these creative ideas. Make a photo map Photo ...

Easy Ways to Get Cash for Unneeded Possessions

Sometimes there’s not enough room in the budget for extras. Perhaps you have your eye on a new pair of shoes, are eager to upgrade your living room with a new couch or you have to be the first in your friend group to possess ...

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 ...

What Should You Keep in Your Safe Deposit Box?

We all have things that we want to keep safe. While we all hope that our homes are an ideal place for that, sometimes it’s a good idea to keep important items in another location. That’s where safe deposit boxes come in handy. What ...

Apps that Save You Money

Looking to save some money this holiday season? You don’t have to shop sales or clip coupons — thanks to these handy apps, you can save big using nothing more than your smartphone. Here’s a look at five apps that will help ...