Energy drinks are everywhere these days. Teenagers love them, college students guzzle them during all-night study sessions, and middle-aged folks turn to them to clear the mental fog and put a spring in their step. But these pep-producing drinks can really take a bite out of your budget if you’re not careful; especially since many […]
Do you have a bad habit that’s flushing your money down the drain? If so, you’re in good company. Everyone has their own set of faults, addictions, and bad habits. Some, however, are more costly than others. I’m usually not the person to offer the “skip your daily latte” type of financial advice. Recently though, […]
One of the most frustrating activities you can engage in is car shopping. (I’m not very fond of any type of shopping, and car shopping is the worst of all.) At least it’s not something you have to do very often. If you are car shopping, it’s important to avoid the following pitfalls, as they […]
It’s time to send the kids back to school, and for many families that means an annual trip to buy school clothes and supplies. Here are my favorite ways to save money on back-to-school shopping: 1. Buy school supply basics like paper, pencils, book covers, erasers, and folders in September, when stores put leftover items […]
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 […]
