Lifestyle
Retirement Resolutions for Boomers
Most Americans usher in the New Year with champagne. And sometime after (or before) the bubblies, come the New Year’s resolutions to either save more, lose weight, or quit a vice like smoking. The tradition is no different for Boomers, but Carl Edwards a Chartered Financial Consultant say their resolutions should include implementing these three vital […]
Expecting an Inheritance? 3 Tips to avoid wasting sudden wealth
$177,000! That’s the average amount an American is expected to inherit according to HSBC Holdings, a banking company. The cliche “easy come, easy go,” should never apply to an inheritance, but often does. Studies show heirs lose, spend or donate half of their inheritance. Although you didn’t work for it, bear in mind that Aunt Tilly or Grandpa Tom probably worked really hard to amass the wealth they have passed on to you. […]
3 Tips for Retiring Out of State to Save Money
Don’t Miss These Year-End Retirement Account Deadlines
Keep Fido away from the Thanksgiving dinner table, save a trip to the vet
Humans salivate over the slightest smell of food. For dogs with a much keener sense of smell, it must be torture. While humans can stop the drooling by indulging, Fido can’t. Certain foods are very harmful to your dogs and can trigger gastrointestinal infections and canine pancreatitis. So instead of passing your mother-in laws pumpkin […]
Think you love Green Bean Casserole? Not more than Kentuckians
Thirty million green bean casseroles! That’s the number expected to grace the tables of Americans across the country this Thanksgiving. Del Monte – distributor and marketer of green beans asked 1,500 Americans how fond they are of the “Classic” green-bean casserole side dish. Who loves it the most? Kentucky, where 78 percent of residents “really […]
The Buzz on Black Friday Deals and Steals
BThe holidays are here which means giving, receiving and spending. With Black Friday just over a week away, and with ads coming at you from all directions, we figure we’d help you sift them out a little. Louis Ramirez, senior feature writer at dealnews.com have compiled the Best Black Friday Ads so far to save […]
Moms in the Workforce: How to balance work, home and the kids
How to Gain Financial Success Even When Money is Scarce
Do the Elderly Have to be Wealthy to Stay Healthy?
Online College Stores Charge 35% More for Laptops
Buying your laptop on campus can cost you more than your typical back-to-school sale. To save money, compare prices and look for deals outside your campus. Campus bookstores are renowned for their price gouging, but it turns out textbooks aren’t the only items they sell at a premium. We looked at the online bookstores of six […]
Four 401(k) Mistakes You Don’t Want to Make
College graduates less likely to be trapped by credit card debt
By Kelly Dilworth If you’re thinking about skipping college in order to avoid becoming saddled with too much debt, you may want to think twice about your decision. College graduates not only earn substantially more over the course of their lifetimes. They’re also much less likely to become mired in high-interest credit card debt, according […]
DIY Thursdays: Simple Dessert Recipes to Add a Special Touch to your Memorial Day BBQ
Memorial Day Weekend is a few days away. Add these simple, inexpensive desserts to your menu this holiday to keep your family and friends talking. Watermelon Cake This cakes takes about 1 hour and 45 minutes to prepare and serves 16 people. Ingredients 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons of miniature semisweet chocolate chips 1 […]
Scam Alert — Facebook Shutdown Con is Back, Again
By Better Business Bureau Some scams just won’t die. The Facebook shutdown scam is the perfect example.As long as people keep falling for it, it will keep coming back. Don’t let the scam fool you this time… or in a few months when it pops up again. How the Scam Works: You are on Facebook, […]
Don’t Expect a Big Raise This Year: Ask for These Perks Instead
By Jeffrey Strain Getting a raise at work continues to be difficult, and it doesn’t appear that it’s going to be any easier in the next few years. According to the April edition of the quarterly survey from the National Association of Business Economics (NABE), nearly 80% of the seventy-two businesses which participated in the […]
DIY Thursdays: Create a Simple, Elegant Bridal Shower
Fun, Cheap and Effective Methods of Growing Your Business
By Vanessa Contributor: TheDisplayOutlet.com Don’t believe what a lot of the marketing gurus and “experts” tell you about how much cash it takes to actually build your business – because although there are some very expensive marketing methods which do get the results there are also plenty of inexpensive things you can do to assist […]
12 Ways to Save Money at Home Depot
Go Ahead and Be a Sellout
By Jennifer Derrick A long time ago I had high artistic ideals. I wanted my work to change the world, to bring awareness to important issues, and to be “great.” That lasted until I was out of college. That’s when I realized that I had to eat, pay rent, and fill up my gas tank. […]