Do you want to be better with your money in the new year? If you do, we recommend a realistic path, starting with the following six lessons.
Category Archives: Financial Education
Tips for Staying Calm While Talking About Money with Family
The following six tips could help you stay calm as you talk to your family about money.
How Even Young People Can (and Should) Start Planning for Their Retirement
You are never too young to plan for your retirement years. Here is how you can get started.
5 Financial Scamming Tactics You Should Know About – and How Currency Exchanges Help Protect Your Money from Fraudsters
Even if you think you could never be scammed, it is still important to pay attention to how scams happen. Learning about scamming tactics can help you protect yourself and your money.
Financial Literacy Lesson: Teaching Your Kid About Bargaining
Bargaining – or negotiating – starts at home. So why not bargain intentionally in a way that teaches your child smart lessons and also reinforces your values and boundaries?
What Is Labor Day Really About – and Does It Impact Your Money Today?
Celebrated in September, Labor Day commemorates a variety of rights that labor activists fought for in Chicago and elsewhere in the 1880s and 1890s. It also impacts your money today – in many ways.
Do You Still Need to Carry Cash?
Should I continue to carry around cash? If you’re wondering whether you still need to carry cash – or whether it is no longer useful, you should take the following information into consideration.
Top 6 Ways That Couples Can Avoid Financial Conflict
While financial conflicts are common among long-term couples, that does not mean that these conflicts are unavoidable. Here are six ways couples can avoid financial conflict.
Beware Hidden (or Not so Hidden) Travel Fees This Summer
Receiving an unexpectedly high bill after a trip is not great. If you are planning a summer trip, consider taking some time to look into hidden travel fees. Here is some information to help you get started.
How Are Young People Saving Money?
Nowadays more people are looking for different ways to save money. If you’re also looking for new ideas to help you save a dollar or two, check out these three ways younger people are saving money.