
12 Travel Apps to Improve Your Adventures
Whether you’re heading out for a weekend road trip or flying to a far-flung destination, your smartphone is an essential tool for keeping you organized and informed as you travel. As you plan your big adventure, consider downloading ...

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 ...

Are Tap-and-Pay Cards Secure?
Tap-and-pay technology, also known as contactless payment, allows you to complete transactions without physically swiping or inserting your credit or debit card at a payment terminal. It may seem strange at first, but you can ...

5 Tips for Decorating Your Guest Room
One of the joys of being a homeowner is being able to host friends and family overnight or for a longer visit. Make their visit one they’ll cherish — and look forward to again in the future — by sprucing up your guest’s ...

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 ...

Beyond Coupons: Apps to Save You Money
In the 21st century, digital technology offers many new ways to save money that extend beyond the usual store sales and coupon-clipping. Numerous apps now let you pinch pennies on your terms from the convenience of your palm. ...

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 ...

The Importance of Separating Spending and Savings Accounts
Whether you’re great at managing your money or bad at it, chances are that you have room for improvement. Accelerate your savings goals while staying on top of routine expenses when you establish two different accounts for your ...

Controlling Holiday Spending
While the spirit of the season can fill your heart with joy, it can also quickly empty your wallet. There are ways to enjoy the holidays and give to others (and to yourself) without exceeding your financial limits. The following ...

Should You Take a Gap Year or go to College Right Away?
If you or a loved one are nearing the end of high school, you’ve probably got too many questions to count. One of them is likely whether to take a gap year, or a year off in between 12th grade and your first semester of college. ...
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