5 Things You Always Wanted to Know About Paying For College


Updated 05/23/12 12:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Important Facts About Paying For College

Paying for college is such a complex issue. LearnVest helps simplify it by answering some key questions in regard to paying tuition. If you believe everything you read, then you might think you need to be a Rockefeller to have kids. That, of course, isn't the case. Yes, kids are expensive, and thinking about paying for a college education can be scary and frustrating . . . but that's where we Read more

5 Ways to Reuse Your Dryer Sheets


Updated 05/22/12 11:09 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Uses For Dryer Sheets

I find it such a waste to throw away products you only use once, so I'm always looking for ways to recycle them. A used dryer sheet is actually a really versatile product with a ton of different applications, so don't throw it away after the dry cycle is up! Recycle your dryer sheets in these ways: Freshen your suitcase: Leave a dryer sheet in your suitcase when you're traveling so it'll stay Read more

Why Everyone (Even 20-Somethings) Should Make a Will


Updated 05/22/12 10:02 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Should I Make a Will?

Getting a will is not just for those who are on the cusp of retiring. People of all ages should consider writing one, says Business Insider. Here's why. Despite the well-known fact that everyone alive today will kick the bucket at one point or another, nearly 60 percent of Americans admitted in a 2011 poll conducted by online legal service Rocket Lawyer that they didn't have a will. RELATED: 14 Read more

17 Affordable Presents For Dad


Updated 05/21/12 1:56 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Affordable Father's Day Gifts

Father's Day is coming up in less than a month, and showing your appreciation for the favorite guy in your life doesn't have to be pricey. You can prove to your dad that the lessons he taught you about money are still holding strong! Here are 17 heartwarming gifts that will display plenty of thoughtfulness without breaking the bank. Read more

6 Controversial Moves That Will Save You Money


Updated 05/21/12 11:04 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Extreme Changes to Save Money

It really is quite hard to shave off hundreds or thousands of dollars off your expenditures unless you opt for some what some people might call drastic measures. Of course, you can always have more cash in the bank by earning more money, which you achieve through methods like having side jobs or negotiating a higher salary. Some people opt for certain choices that will save them a ton of money, Read more

What It Takes to Buy a Home


Updated 05/21/12 3:34 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Buying a Home: Questions to Ask

Do you have what it takes to buy a home? Consider this exhaustive guide from Kiplinger. Tired of renting? It could be a great time to buy your first home. In many cities, home prices have bottomed, and rents have risen. Mortgage rates are still superlow. In fact, homes haven't been as affordable since 1971. On the downside, in many cities, buyers have fewer homes from which to choose and more Read more

What Can You Buy With One Day's Worth of Salary?


Updated 05/21/12 11:24 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

What Can You Buy With One Day's Worth of Salary?

Do you ever think about how much you make each day and how much that really buys? This post from Beauty and the Budget really got me thinking. What can you buy with one day's worth of your salary? Right now, I make about $76 a day, before taxes, which really isn't much. That means that on Monday, when I made an after-work Rite-Aid makeup run, I practically worked an entire day for a tiny tube Read more

7 Interesting Facts About Facebook


Updated 05/18/12 1:29 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Interesting Facts About Facebook

It's the first day of Facebook trading on the stock market, and the company is valued to be over $100 billion dollars. In the spirit of all things Facebook, here are a couple of interesting facts that you may not have known about your favorite social media network: The company that's been valued at over $100 billion dollars was started from Mark Zuckerberg's dorm room in Harvard. Yep, that Read more

Easy Ways to Get More From Your Food Budget


Updated 05/18/12 8:55 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Stop Wasting Food

Go the extra mile with your food budget with these tips from LearnVest. For years, many people — my husband, mom, sister and even my son — told me to stop wasting so much food. Throwing away half a piece of chicken here or a handful of grapes there never seemed like such a big deal to me. If I was full or no longer in the mood for that particular food, then I had no problem tossing Read more

What to Buy and What Not to Buy During Memorial Day Sales


Updated 05/17/12 2:24 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Best Sales For Memorial Day

Just hearing the word "sales" can stir people up in a frenzy, especially during a holiday weekend. But just because something is discounted during a holiday weekend doesn't always necessarily mean it's actually a good deal. Dealnews, a site that scours the web for the best deals, gives the lowdown on the best and worst deals to expect this Memorial Day weekend. Best Deals: Apparel. Spring Read more