You don't have to plan a lavish vacation when your kids are off for winter or fall break. In fact, you might have more fun if you stick close to home and plan custom activities that the whole family can enjoy. Keep your children occupied with these fun and inexpensive school vacation activities. Before you [...]
When tax season rolls around, you might feel tempted to take the easiest route to filing. However, if you miss potential deductions because you don't feel like sifting through receipts, you do yourself a tremendous financial disservice. If you qualify, the following four deductions can slice off a healthy chunk of your tax bill and [...]
Getting away on vacation can be just what you need to reconnect with yourself and your loved ones. However, the potential cost of a getaway is often a deterrent for taking some much-needed time off. These essential air travel hacks will help you save some serious cash every time you book flights, making travel an [...]
Joseph Doohan is the creator of the popular and fast-growing Moneyjojo.com personal finance blog. We recently caught up with Joseph to learn a few tricks on how to save money on products, services, monthly expenses, and entertainment. Tell us a bit about yourself. Why are you so passionate about saving money? I have been a [...]
Dr. Jason Cabler is a practicing dentist and owner of the Celebrating Financial Freedom blog. He focuses on Christian personal finance, getting out of debt, and achieving financial freedom. We had a chance to sit down with Jason recently to hear his thoughts on debt, saving money, and becoming financially "free." Tell us a little [...]
In 2016, 76% of employees who worked in private industries received vacation time off as part of their compensation - yet only half of them used what was allotted. Unfortunately, the cost is a barrier to taking advantage of these opportunities to get away. In just the summer of 2016 alone, there were fewer overall [...]
With upgraded phone models hitting the market every year, you're probably like many other shoppers who wish there was a way to get rid of your old phone while upgrading anew. It's in good shape, it still works, and trying to find a place to recycle it is making your head spin. The good news? [...]
It's no secret that cable television is expensive. If you feel like you're paying too much, you aren't alone. People are cutting out cable from their lives at unprecedented rates, particularly as new and easy entertainment options reach the marketplace. You, too, can reduce your dependence on cable without cutting back on your entertainment time. [...]
Technology is inescapable in 2017, and with 77% of all Americans currently owning smartphones, it will only become more prevalent in our lives. Just think about it - our online devices are now a portal to easy shopping, entertainment, learning, and connecting with others, just to name a few. However, all of this opportunity and [...]
Imagine if you could earn extra money each month from the comfort of your own home - and without having to do more than share your opinion. If it sounds like a dream, it's one you can make a reality by taking surveys online. You've probably encountered a survey pop-up after making an online purchase [...]
Each year, countless people make New Year's resolutions, but according to data from Statistic Brain, only 9.2% of those people feel they achieve their goals at the end of the year. Often, people form their resolutions based on the things they meant to do last year but didn't have the time or energy. Whether you [...]
Eating healthier is a popular New Year's resolution, but are healthy options too expensive? Cost is always on the mind of the savvy shopper, and yes, healthy food does technically cost more than unhealthier processed foods. But, with the long and short-term benefits of being physically healthy, that cost is far outweighed. Learn the real [...]
