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National Money Talk Night Sept. 16
How can you help your kids become more fiscally responsible? Sit down with your children on Sept. 16 for National Money Talk Night. This website can help provide you with resources and instructions asking you to pledge to talk about money with your children. Check out these statistics: Only four out of 10 kids have … Continue reading
Saving on Back-to-School Items
Here are some items you might be spending too much money on and some alternatives to consider when shopping for school items this fall, according to a writer with Wallet Pop. Backpacks Instead of spending more than 30 bucks on an L.L. Bean book bag, consider Camo and Pink Camo Backpacks for $13.50 to $14.99. … Continue reading
Ways to Pay for College
If you have a child headed to college this year, bills could add up to as much as $55,000 per year. According to Parade magazine, parents should try to save one-third of the total and hopefully scholarships and grants can help with the rest. It’s never too late to start saving for your child’s education. … Continue reading
Save $1,000 By Christmas
There are still five months left of 2010, and there is still time to save up for the holidays. Here are 10 simple tips from MoneyTalksNews. 1. Lower your cell phone bill. It’s really not that difficult. Pay attention to how many minutes you are using. If you aren’t using them all, just switch to … Continue reading
When’s the Best Time to Shop?
There are always certain times of the year when it’s best to shop for big-ticket items, such as cars, appliances, computers and furniture. If you are in need of one of these items, mark it on your calendar and get ready to find the best deals. Cars: Head to the dealership in August and September. … Continue reading
Great Neighbors = Saving Money
My husband and I have the best neighbors one could ask for. We cook with each other, take care of each other’s homes when we’re out of town and even help with money. Yahoo Shine recently put together an article that discusses several things that can help you save money if you become friends with … Continue reading
Careers You Don’t Need College For
It may sound too good to be true, but there are some jobs out there that can bring in significant salaries without a college degree. However, these careers do require specialized training. Payscale recently put together a list of jobs that don’t require a degree. 1. Freelance Photographer: Median Salary $47,800 Along with strong photography … Continue reading
Buy Drugstore Items Without Leaving the House
There’s a new website called Soap.com that allows you to purchase 25,000 drugstore items at discount prices – up to 25 percent off. You can also get free 2-day shipping if you spend more than $50. Wallet Pop recently decided to compare prices and the convenience of shopping online instead of at the drugstore. It … Continue reading
Top-Earning Towns
Along with the Best Places to Live, CNNMoney also released the Top-Earning Towns across the United States. The highest is Bethesda, MD where residents make more than $170,000 each year! Here are the other top cities: 2. Greenwich, CT: Median Family Income is $164,000 3. Palo Alto, CA: Median Family Income is $153,000 4. Newport … Continue reading