That incident in the parking lot may end up costing you more than a new taillight. When you file too many claims with your insurer, you can end up hiking up your insurance rates and costing yourself thousands of dollars over the next few years. That said, paying for car accident repairs, even small ones, […]
4 Simple Ways to Save Money on Car Repairs
It’s no secret that owning a car can be expensive, and costly repairs can take a chunk out of your budget when you least expect them. Even after making a good down payment, the average monthly payment on a new vehicle is $523. What’s more, for the average vehicle, ownership costs can reach up to […]
Financial Tips For Families During COVID-19
The global pandemic has put an immense amount of pressure on all of us. Whether you’ve had to adjust to teleconferencing with your coworkers or you’re struggling to homeschool your child, handling all of these rapid changes hasn’t been easy. And while 40% to 50% of U.S. married couples end up divorcing, it’s likely that […]
13 Money-Saving Tips for Buying or Selling a Home
13 Money-Saving Tips for Buying or Selling a Home When our family first bought a house, we were ready in so many ways – I was pregnant with our first child, plus we had little debt and good savings. We found a good home but financially it was a whole new world for us. Our […]
3 Cars with Top Safety Ratings in 2020
Thinking of replacing your automobile this year? You might want to consider a car that’ll be reliable and safe for many years. The last thing you need is a car that can’t fully protect you in the event of an emergency. Every year, the U.S. witnesses over 32,000 deaths and about two million injuries due […]
It’s Time to Start Saving More Money: Here’s How To Do It
No matter how much money you earn per year or what your line of work is, it’s always a great idea to remember the latest financial tips and strategies to keep your money in good shape. Even millionaires have the potential to go broke if they spend recklessly and lose track of their finances, while […]
How to Teach Your Children About Budgeting
Budgeting is all about preserving resources until a time when they’re most needed. But if you have children, you know that kids don’t think like this. For them, life is now-or-never: you get what you want as soon as you can and what happens in the future is anyone’s guess. This disconnect between present and […]
5 Tips To Keep Your Utility Bills From Nipping At Your Budget This Winter
Winter may be the time to get cozy by the fire and snuggle up with the kids. But it’s also the time when your monthly utilities can skyrocket and grind into your budget. Now that we’re in the thick of the coldest season, chances are you’ve been watching your thermostat like a hawk and paying […]
Wedding Costs Are Skyrocketing For Guests, But There Are Ways to Save
There’s no doubt about it: weddings cost a lot. Considering that 63% of brides say they feel a lot of pressure to have the perfect wedding, it’s no surprise that the wedding industry was valued at $72 billion in 2016. And according to Wedding Wire, the average wedding in 2018 cost an impressive $38,700. Between […]
Your Guide to Saving For a Medical Emergency
Between the high cost of living, low wages, and widespread debt, it’s no wonder that many Americans have virtually nothing saved. In fact, a recent Bankrate survey found that 28% of U.S. adults have no emergency savings whatsoever. And just 18% of Americans say they have enough saved to live off of for six months. […]