It’s the most wonderful time of the year… No it’s not Christmas, it’s tax season-and if you are receiving a refund then what a time to be alive. But after having to wait for your W-2s, and other tax documents, waiting approximately another three to four weeks for your tax refund can be extremely irritating.…
Get Store Closing Deals at Toys R Us and Babies R Us While You Can
Like walking into your parents room while they engage in late-night aerobics (wink wink) our childhood was officially ruined with the news that Toys R Us (and Babies R Us) decided to close all of its United States stores. Despite the sad news there is a silver lining. You may be able to rack up…
Which States Save You the Most Money?
Location, location, location… Did you know that where you live has a HUGE impact on your finances? But exactly how much of an impact does location play when you’re trying to save your money? Gabrielle Olya, examined this question by investigating how many years $1 million would last in each state. Ranking of States that…
Examining Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King (MLK) Jr’s Financial Vision from the Mountaintop & learn how you should Celebrate MLK Day
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (MLK) is one of the most iconic activist in history. But did you know MLK’s civil rights movement contained a financial agenda that’s manifesting itself today? I’ve Been to the Mountain In his speech I’ve Been to the Mountaintop MLK reminds listeners that they have collective power. As he…
Save Money this New Year
Regularly saving money is difficult for many individuals. So to encourage you to begin save habitually, last year we challenged you to set aside at least $5 a day (approximately $150 per month). This year we want to up the ante! Let’s Really Save Money this Year It’s a New Year so we are changing…
How Much Does it Cost to Get Married?
For many couples getting married can be a nerve wrecking decision especially when the media constantly publicizes nasty celebrity divorces. However, when you do find that special person that you want to spend the rest of your life with; getting married can be a wonderful decision and a joyous occasion. But have you ever thought…
Know Your Vice II: Traditional vs Auto-Pay
Nowadays, companies offer multiple options for you to pay your bills. Whether you choose to pay manually or have your payments automatically deducted from your account (auto-pay); as long as you pay on time, companies could care less about which option you choose. But which option is best for you? Let’s examine the benefits of…
Simple Tips to Create a Successful Budget
A budget is the perfect tool when determining how to allocate your finances. Yet, although budgets are simple to create-they are also very easy to break. Luckily, we have some simple tips that will help you stay within budget. Tip 1: Have Defined Goals Before you begin you must first know your financial goal(s). Like…
Credit Reports-Get Yours Free!
Checking your credit reports is a habit that you should do regularly. Did you know that every year you are entitled to a FREE credit report from Experian, Transunion, and Equifax? By simply heading to annualcreditreport.com and inputting the required information you can gain access your credit report. Why Check your Credit Reports? The greatest reason…