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8 Simple Steps to a Household Budget
Set and maintain money management guidelines to achieve your goals. Have you resisted establishing a household budget because it seems too rigid? While you don’t have to track every dime, it’s...
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Have a Job You Can Be Proud Of
Is an education between you and your future?According to the College Board, people with a bachelor’s degree earn about $800,000 more than high school graduates throughout their working lives. Even when...
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Help Your College Student Manage Money
Give your child a boost into financially savvy adulthood. Kids learn the ins and outs of money management at home. Yet only 26 percent of kids ages 13 to 21 say their parents taught them about personal...
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Deducting Job-Hunting Expenses
Find out if there’s a tax deduction in your latest employment search. There’s nothing easy about looking for a job in a tough economy. The upside is that at the end of your search, you may find a great...
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Leaving Your Job? Don’t Leave Your 401(k)
Pack up your finances along with your desk. Experts say many departing employees cash out these retirement accounts when they leave an employer, even though that’s the most expensive choice. Not only...
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Is Premium Gas Worth the Extra Cost?
Your vehicle’s octane rating recommendation may not be as important as you thought. Back in the good old days (in this case, as recent as 2009), you could fuel up for roughly $2.35 per gallon. Those...
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7 Steps to a Happy Vacation Rental
Find the perfect rental for your next trip and save money. Finding a home away from home can be a great way to vacation. Especially if you have kids or a large group, a vacation rental may be a lot …...
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Is It Time to Refinance Your Mortgage?
Sometimes, refinancing may help homeowners reduce expenses. Thinking of refinancing your home? Mortgage interest rates are low, but a lower interest rate isn’t the only thing to consider. Ron Nawrocki,...
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The Quick Guide to Holiday Tipping
Are you up to speed on tipping etiquette this season? While you tip the service people in your life all year, you may be among the many Americans who like to put forth a little extra around the...
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Financial Advice for Recent Grads
Savvy suggestions for the latest generation entering the workforce. When you’re starting your career and daily expenses stretch every paycheck to the hilt, it’s easy to put off saving for a retirement...
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Plan Ahead for an Easier Tax Time
These ideas may make tax time simpler and may even help you pay less, so talk to an expert. Next April 15 is almost a year away, but it’s not too soon to think about ways you can save on … Continue...
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How to Relocate Without Breaking the Bank
These tips can help you make moving day a breeze. Moving from one home to another is hard work. That’s why it can be pricey to hire pros. If you’ve got a strong back—and loyal family and friends—follow...
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What’s Your Financial Outlook?
Early in the year, check your financial wellness and make a plan to reach your goals. Chances are, you’ve established a household budget and you already have an understanding of your family’s finances....
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How to Get Free Tax Advice
Find no-cost answers, guidance and even hands-on tax help. It’s that time of year again. Time to gather your documents, fire up your calculator, and re-learn the complex language of the Internal...
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6 Things You Should Know About Extended Warranties
Find out when these add-ons are worth the upfront price you’ll pay. After you’ve settled on a cell phone, refrigerator or plasma television, you’re inevitably faced with another option at the checkout:...
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Remodel Your Kitchen Like the Amateurs
You read that right: DIY rookie Emilie Sommerhoff shares the lessons she and her husband have learned. As if we didn’t have enough going on (we’re recently married and new business owners), my husband...
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8 Tips to Prepare for a Baby
These helpful things can ease your mind. Having a baby means your life is about to change in weird and wonderful ways. These tips can help get you ready. Learn infant CPR: Becoming certified in infant...
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Last-Minute Tax-Filing Tips
The deadline’s around the corner. But are you prepared to e-file your federal return? You may think you work well under pressure, but that’s not how you want to do your taxes. Here are some ways to...
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What Does Date Night Cost These Days?
Get creative to go out without going broke. Whether you’re planning the perfect first date for someone special or looking to spice up your marriage with date-night plans, you can make a great...
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3 Tips to Help Teens and Families Save on Auto Insurance
Nationwide provides discounts and options to help you control your costs. When you add your teen driver to your insurance policy, your premiums will go up. You might not realize how many discounts you...
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