An overwhelming 58% of people have less than $1,000 in their savings account. Saving and investing money is just a habit. Some people simply don’t develop the habit of setting some money aside for their future early on. If you have kids and want to instill this desire and habit in them early on, you should definitely teach them how to save. Luckily, there are some great tools to use to help your kids start saving and investing.
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Hello #MoneyChat’ers! I’m so happy to be sharing my personal finance expertise with you all. One of the biggest financial issues that people have trouble dealing with is managing and paying off debt. I know all too well because I’ve been there and found a way to break...
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I've posted many times how I saved $83 on my monthly bills by calling my car insurance company, my cell phone company, and my home/internet provider. How did I get the discounts? I asked for them. That's it, I just asked for them. You can too, be persistent and...
I Hounded My Kids to Apply for Scholarships — Why You Should Too | GOBankingRates
When my kids were planning for college, I struggled to get them to apply for scholarships. I sat on scholarship committees, so I thought it was a no-brainer that they would listen to me but — nope. It was like pulling teeth and often ended in frustration for both of us.
We Were Shocked by the Cost of this Home Improvement | Go Banking Rates
When I bought my first home — the one I would live in for 14 years — it was small, just under 1,000 square feet, and there were hardwood floors throughout. At one point, I decided to carpet two of the rooms. They weren’t that big, so it didn’t cost that much. No big deal. Cut to my current home, in which every room needed new carpet. I was thinking, “No problem — shouldn’t be too bad.” I was adamant about putting in carpet throughout the house. I called several places and ended up going with the popular place we had seen a million commercials and billboards for over the years.
How I Dealt With Money Stress as a Single Parent | GOBankingRates
I never wanted the fact that I was a single parent to be a crutch. I didn’t want anyone to look at me in a “poor Dorethia and her kids” kind of way. I was determined to ensure that my girls didn’t miss out on anything because they weren’t in a two-parent home. But the reality is that it was hard.
6 Things College Students Should Know About Private Loans
As college tuition rates increase each year, students are pressured to take out student loans.
Private loan balances are on the rise but most students have the option to take out federal student loans as well.
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