When I first starting being more conscious about saving money, one of the first things I tried to do was stop going to Starbucks. It seemed a little ridiculous to be spending so much on a cup of coffee when I could easily make it at home. Unfortunately though, my efforts didn’t work out very […]
Recently, TD Bank released the results of research that indicate that fewer people have savings accounts. What’s interesting about the results, however, is that this doesn’t mean people aren’t saving money — especially millennials. Instead, it appears that many consumers are changing where they keep their money, moving it out of savings accounts. According to […]
I shook my head in shame when I saw the charge on my credit card statement. This was the third month I had been charged $14.99 for a credit monitoring service that I didn’t mean to keep past a free trial period. I knew it was exactly what the company who created the service hoped would […]
Popular culture has a far greater impact on our belief systems and personal philosophies than you might expect. An afternoon with a tub of popcorn and the latest summer blockbuster can affect your view of money — without you even realizing it. Here are four huge summer blockbusters from the last 30 years, and the […]
Summer is upon us, and there is a good chance your spending is going to pick up. Many of us end up spending more money during the summer months because there are extra activities for the kids, vacations, and the fact that energy costs rise with the temperature. If you want to get through the […]
When you first walk into a Kohl’s, you may wonder why they are so overpriced. It’s true that most items are marked up so the store can show a significant discount when combined with sales, coupons, and other specials. While this may be a sneaky way to trick consumers into buying more, Kohl’s is still […]
