Student loan debt is a huge burden for many families and students. In fact, the average debt for the class of 2017 is just over $39,400. As parents, we’d like to spare our kids from having too much debt when they graduate...
Did you ever try to lose weight this year? Maybe some of you succeeded, but for most of us, what seems like a good idea at the beginning falls off our list of priorities. New Year’s resolutions are much the...
Football season is finally back! I think we can all agree that nothing goes better with football than food and friends. As fun as tailgating can be, without careful planning and shopping it can get very pricey. Luckily, there are...
Have you ever wanted to not stress over your credit cards, car and student loans, or even your mortgage because they were all paid off? Can you imagine what it would be like to have the freedom in your schedule...
Besides homes and cars, when I chat with families about their finances, I notice that their next biggest expense by far is food. And while grocery shopping is a necessity for most people, the problem for many of us is that our...
Back-to-school season is just around the corner! Depending on where you live, your state may be offering huge savings with a sales tax holiday shopping weekend on specific purchases. With state sales tax ranging from 4 – 10%, that means more...
It’s hard to believe Fourth of July is already here! In the lineup of one of the most celebrated holidays, the Fourth of July can be quite expensive as everyone rushes around making last-minute purchases for their celebrations. Despite one...
Among the many changes resulting from the recently passed tax reform law, benefits under 529 plans have been expanded for 2018 and subsequent years. The new provision in the tax reform law will be a benefit particularly for parents of...
Now that your tax return has been filed, you’re likely ready to put taxes out of your mind until next year. But wait! If you want to maximize your tax refund next year, here are some things you can do...
Today is the official start of summer! Thoughts of vivid sunsets, theme parks, beach days and weekend getaways come to mind. All of these activities can take a toll on your bank account, but remember that you don’t have to...
Student loan debt is a huge burden for many families and students. In fact, the average debt for the class of 2017 is just over $39,400. As parents, we’d like to spare our kids from having too much debt when they graduate... 
