If you’re in the market for a new car, but low on credit and cash, “buy here, pay here” financing could be your only option. There are both pros and cons to purchasing a vehicle through these types of car lots. It’s possible to find honest, reputable dealerships if you do your homework before taking […]
High school grads hitting the road to college may need a little financial education before they go. They’ll no longer have Mom or Dad to rely on for dollars and sense. Without proper education, they might end up like many new college students: broke and on the path to a lifetime of debt. A lunch […]
The end of July signals the end of an era: you’ll no longer be a kid living at home with Mom and Dad. As August peeks through amber sunsets, you and your best friend lay out, poolside, wincing at the onslaught of college preparations. College excitement often means furnishing a new place to live for […]
Several weeks ago, McDonald’s caused quite the online uproar when the Practical Money Skills Budget Journal (that the company created along with partner Visa) went public. Many people criticized the budgeting expectations put forth in the journal as unrealistic. However, one big benefit of both the McDonald’s budgeting journal and the controversy that it caused was that […]
This summer, you can expect to spend as much as 60% more on the meat you purchase for your backyard barbecue than you did last year. Why? Because of last year’s drought, corn prices skyrocketed and many farmers were forced to cut the sizes of their herds. Consequently, the beef supply has suffered. While a […]
Many people don’t enjoy grocery shopping. It takes a lot of time and effort to find affordable, high-quality, and healthy foods. My wife and I have shopped for groceries in cities across the United States, which means that we rarely have a home store. When we need to save and be efficient, there are a […]
