There’s a seemingly endless to do list when you’re moving out of state. Between packing, job hunting, and searching for the perfect new home, personal finance details can easily be lost in the shuffle. Vanessa Wendt, a conflicts specialist for a law firm in Washington, D.C., moved from Cincinnati five months ago—and she’s still working [...]
A disaster such as Superstorm Sandy, which just marked its one year anniversary, can have a long-term impact. Many Sandy victims are still in the process of rebuilding their homes and their lives. And if they were already on shaky financial ground when the storm hit, their recovery could be even tougher. You can help [...]
The Great Recession took many people by surprise and forced them to take a look at their spending habits. In order to stay afloat, millions of consumers were forced to reduce their spending on non-essential items in order to save money and stick to a tightened budget. While the economy is slowly recovering, people are [...]
Fall has arrived, and the holiday season will be here before you know it. If thoughts of last year’s hectic holidays already have you in a panic, you may want to get an early start planning your holiday budget. With some early planning, you can stay organized, avoid overspending, and get a chance to actually [...]
Planning for your financial future can be daunting, and it may be even more overwhelming if you have a child with special needs. Family financial planning becomes more urgent when you have your child’s care and long-term financial goals to consider. That’s why creating, maintaining, and funding a special needs trust for a child is [...]
If you're hosting a Halloween party you may be worried about finding creative decorations and preparing the right food but the cost probably has you scared. With Halloween spending expected to hit almost $7 billion this year, Americans are doing some serious shopping. But you don’t have to break the bank when getting ready for [...]
How do you feel about your finances—are you scared to death? Are you on track to meet your financial goals for this year? Has your financial life derailed instead? If your finances are more frightening than watching a scary movie alone at midnight on Halloween, treat yourself to these five money management tricks. It may [...]
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. As survivors of domestic abuse situations begin to take control of their lives, regaining financial stability, saving money and setting financial goals are tasks of the utmost importance. Financial abuse is a common tactic used by abusers to gain power and control in a relationship. It can be as [...]
If you have a furry or feathered family member, you’ve probably faced this conundrum: How much are you willing to budget for medications and medical care for Fluffy? It’s not always a simple question to answer. For example, our family paid less than $10 for a hamster, and we swore that we would never spend [...]
Teaching your teens money management skills, such as how to stick to a budget and save money, is essential training for when they’re older. When your teens get older, giving them a weekly allowance may no longer make sense, as they want and need more control over what they buy. Often, their purchases are big-ticket [...]
