Don’t Forget These Hidden College Costs
College costs go far beyond tuition — according to a study by the College Board, 61 percent of college costs go towards expenses other than tuition. While you may begin your academic career expecting to pay for books, room and ...
Organizing and Storing Your Online Passwords
To safeguard your financial, private, and personal information from identity thieves and hackers, you should use unique passwords for each of your online accounts as well as for each of your devices. From email — both personal ...
Refinancing A Loan
Refinancing a loan involves replacing an existing loan by paying off the debt with a new one. Ideally, the new loan has better terms or features to make the process worthwhile. This can help save you money in the long term or ...
When Should You Change Insurance Companies?
Most of the time, it doesn’t matter if your insurance is good or not; you pay your premiums and go about your day. But in a crisis, it’s crucial that your insurance company has your back. If the insurer you’ve been paying ...
Selling Your Possessions Online
E-commerce has never been bigger, and that means you have no shortage of options when looking for places to sell your stuff. There are many reputable platforms for selling locally and abroad, as well as websites specializing in ...
When to Prepare Your Garden for Spring
Whether you’re a first-time hobbyist or a dedicated horticulturalist, it can be tricky to plan out your spring garden. Between preparing the soil, purchasing supplies, and figuring out when to plant, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. ...
Finding the Perfect Retirement Hobby
Retirement is the start of a new phase in life, and with it comes a lot more time than you might have had before. Figuring out what to do with that time can be daunting. The following are a few tips to help you find the perfect ...
Reasons to Go Paperless
If you’re inundated with requests by utility providers, department store credit cards, and insurance companies to “go paperless” but haven’t made the switch to digital statements yet, you’re missing out on some great ...
Finding the Perfect Retirement Hobby
Retirement is the start of a new phase in life, and with it comes a lot more time than you might have had before. Figuring out what to do with that time can be daunting. The following are a few tips to help you find the perfect ...
Teaching the Basics of Checking Accounts To Younger Kids
How to handle money is an important life lesson. The sooner you start your child’s financial education, the more knowledgeable and responsible they will be with their money. Opening a checking account for your child is a great ...
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