What does financial education have to do with cooking? Well, a lot, it turns out! With this activity, created especially for kids ages 8-12, you’ll satisfy your taste buds while also sharpening your financial skills. Get ready to unleash your creativity, make thoughtful decisions, and discover the power of smart money management.
The art of the scam has been around for centuries, and the “uniqueness” scam is no exception. It goes by many names, but the goal is always the same: to prey on a victim’s desire to feel special or exclusive. Scammers do this by exploiting emotional vulnerabilities and tendencies to chase exclusive or limited-time offers. Classic examples includ...
College isn’t getting any cheaper. And worse, with so much competition for scholarships, funding is far from a sure thing (no matter how qualified you are). Even college-bound students who do receive funding typically discover it’s not enough to cover the cost of a degree. But don’t let this sway your decision whether you attend college. Between...
If you’re like most shoppers, you’d rather make as few trips as possible when checking off the shopping list. Retailers have met this demand by providing a more diverse selection of products than ever before—we’ve long become accustomed to setting dog food, running shoes, and organic produce in the same shopping cart (both the physical and onlin...
In an age of plastic spending and mobile payments, living within your means can easily slide into living beyond your means. And many of us fall into this trap without realizing it. Getting out of this trap can be “easier said than done,” said Nick Manley, LPL Financial Advisor* for SELCO Investment & Retirement Services. “Living within your...