The minimum wage is currently $7.25, but the Democrats are trying to raise it to $15 as part of the new stimulus bill. The current minimum has been in effect since 2009 when it was raised from $6.55. There’s no definite timeline for minimum wage increases; the decision is made by Congress and usually occurs […]
Budgeting
Here are a few tips for saving money on your child’s next birthday party without sacrificing a fun experience.
January can sometimes be a very gloomy month. Aside from frigid temperatures and unpredictable weather, another reason this month might not be going so great for you is because of all the spending you did last month. Overspending during the holidays can really make it difficult on the budget, especially as you try to forge […]
You’re busy – I get it. You have a lot of stuff going on, and spending time on your finances seems like another huge responsibility to add to your already full plate. But whenever you take a look at your wallet, you wonder where all of your money went. You haven’t looked at the details […]
I know some people don’t give their kids allowances and others are on the fence about starting the routine. Two of our writers recently shared their experience with giving their kids a monthly stipend. Here are eight reasons why they think it’s working well for their children. Perhaps you should consider offering some money to […]
We all know that we ought to be paying ourselves first — by building a healthy emergency fund, investing in our retirement accounts, and saving for important future purchases. However, it can feel like paying ourselves first will end up shortchanging our other financial obligations. How can you pay yourself first when you barely have […]