Regrets…I’ve had a few
Wedding season is approaching and decisions must be made (too many decisions!)
Weddings have a tendency to be crazy expensive endeavors. According to The Knot’s 2018 Real Weddings Study, the national average cost of a wedding is $33,931. Nearly half of that ($15,439) is …
Throw out the rule book
Toss those outdated ideas about what a wedding should be and embrace these ingenious ways to reduce reception costs without sacrificing fun.
Emotional $pending
Those fabulous red suede shoes may make your pulse race...
... but they are just as likely to result in long-term debt regret. Here are five tips for making smart decisions, without allowing your heart to take over. 1) First, get an accurate …
Go ahead... take a nap!
For too long, napping was taboo for grownups (unless you were sick.) But the tides are changing. National Sleep Foundation encourages napping, citing improvements in alertness, performance and mood …
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Wishful spending for the global economy
I wish that, over my strongest consumer years, I had been more intentional about driving the global economy. I thought I was just a cog in the wheel; but the reality is I had the wheel. I, Deb …
Think small
• Small businesses employ local residents. According to the SBA’s Office of Advocacy, small businesses accounted for 61.8 percent of net new jobs in the United States between 1993 and …
... And baby makes three
Financial changes are a fact of life. Changes occur at every turn, including when students leave home for the first time, people get married and when families purchase their first home. One of the …
Look sharp!
Grooms are often content to let their brides-to-be shine on their wedding day. But weddings are a showcase of the two people getting married… and grooms matter too! Grooms can take steps to …
FINANCIAL PLANNING: 3 trends to look for
Staying up to date on financial news and developments will help you keep ahead of emerging trends. From new tech to new rules and regulations, here are three of the biggest trends to watch out for in …
How you can respond to being stalked
Stalking can elicit feelings of fear, anxiety, depression, and isolation in its victims. However, victims of stalking are not helpless against their stalkers. The National Center for Victims …
Want to cut your grocery bill?
Expenses for the average household can pile up quickly. One of the easiest ways to keep a budget in check is to focus on how much is being spent on food. Chances are grocery bills can be reduced …
Break the money taboo
Do you ever wonder what all that financial jargon actually means? Do your eyes glaze over when hearing terms like convertible bonds, block trade, EBITDA, securitization? Join the club, you …
Pet 'cents'
According to the ASPCA, owning a dog or cat can cost up to $1,000 in the first year, and many people end up spending much more. The good news is you can cut your pet care expenses without …
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Enjoy a taste of the sea
Traditional Irish stew may get a lot of fanfare, but another hearty, stick-to-your-ribs dish can chase away the chill after a day spent cheering along St. Patrick’s Day parade participants: …
Surprising ways your credit scores can affect you
Monthly budgets help people make the most of their money. While a person’s income will affect how much they can spend on housing, food and clothing each month, another, more abstract factor can …