What do buying your first car, upgrading your phone, and taking a road trip have in common? They all cost money—and sometimes a lot of it. But saving money isn’t always easy, and often the hardest part is just getting started. This is where a savings plan can come in handy.
Building credit as a teen can be challenging since most credit-building activities require you to be at least 18 years old. Thankfully, there are some steps you can take now to establish a solid credit foundation to build on.
Rate-shopping will be challenging, but there are discounts to be had The wide-ranging effects of supply chain issues and persistent inflation are well known—and felt in every corner of the economy. Despite inflation simmering to more tolerable levels, prices of everyday necessities like food and gasoline remain high. These economic challenges ha...
Hard to believe, but summer is nearly in the rearview and back-to-school season has arrived. It’s an exciting time for students, who are itching to put their best foot forward, often with the latest styles and newest tech. To help avoid overspending, check out these eight frugal hacks for keeping your budget intact (and your student eager for th...
The annual shop-a-palooza is here. Black Friday is officially the day after Thanksgiving each year, but the sales run all month. Throw in Cyber Monday a few days after Black Friday, and there are mega opportunities to find bargains throughout November. While this is the busiest shopping month of the year, it isn’t necessarily the best time to bu...