While many colleges will soon send bills for this fall’s tuition, most won’t expect payment until late summer. That gives college-bound students and their families time to finalize financial aid details. Here are six basic, but crucial, things to know about using student loans, scholarships and more to pay for college.
With shows like “Say Yes to the Dress,” star-studded celebrity weddings splashed across the tabloids and extravagant images of invites, flowers and bridal shower gifts showcased on Pinterest and Instagram, it’s no wonder The Knot claims that couples spent an average of $32,641 on weddings in 2015. Ouch!
When shopping for a new car, many people overlook one important step: getting preapproved for an auto loan. It's a simple process that can make car-buying go more smoothly and save you money.
Who doesn’t dream about summer vacation? Whether you crave the feel of sand between your toes, wish to explore a big city or perhaps desire a mountain cabin escape, there is something special about traveling during the summer months.
Rewarding careers don't always come with a steady paycheck. For people who work in agriculture, construction, tax preparation, entertainment, landscaping or other types of freelance and seasonal businesses, income may vary wildly depending on the time of year. This uneven cash flow makes budgeting especially challenging, but it's by no means impossible.
Here's how to budget for long-term financial stability when your income changes with the seasons.
Once you start receiving your first paychecks after graduation, knowing how to spend or save your money wisely can be tough. While you may be able to do your banking with just a few taps on your phone, managing money well is much more complicated. Here are a few tips to help you get started.
College tuitions have been rising almost 6 percent above the rate of inflation for years, and it appears as if those costs are not slowing anytime soon.
As you begin to pack away the winter coats and de-thaw your plants and lawns, don’t forget to dust off your financial records and goals in the prime spring cleaning months.
Here are five tips to institute now to help keep your finances on track and head into the spring and summer months with strong savings goals.
There are a host of stories revealing that Americans’ saving accounts are in trouble. Many live paycheck-to-paycheck, and retirement account balances are not where they should be.
A brand new year provides the perfect opportunity to make meaningful life changes, including improved financial wellness. These five financial resolutions can help get your year off to a promising start.
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Who doesn’t dream about summer vacation? Whether you crave the feel of sand between your toes, wish to explore a big city or perhaps desire a mountain cabin escape, there is something special about traveling during the summer months.
College tuitions have been rising almost 6 percent above the rate of inflation for years, and it appears as if those costs are not slowing anytime soon.
As you begin to pack away the winter coats and de-thaw your plants and lawns, don’t forget to dust off your financial records and goals in the prime spring cleaning months.
There are a host of stories revealing that Americans’ saving accounts are in trouble. Many live paycheck-to-paycheck, and retirement account balances are not where they should be.
