Raising Financially Aware Kids

DIY – Dorm-It-Yourself

DIY –Dorm-It-Yourself this move in day! We have all the tips and resources you need to help make your dorm room feel like home while staying on budget.

Going off to college is expensive and many don’t have a huge budget for those dorm room decorations but we’re here to help. We’ve compiled a list of some of the best…and cheapest…DIY projects to make your dorm room feel like home this year! TIP #1: Before you even consider going out to buy items, take a look around your home for items that you can reuse or re-purposes. Items like vases, mirrors,…

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In College? Need a Vacation that Won't Break Your Bank?

In College? Need a Vacation that Won’t Break Your Bank?

Just because you’re in college and on a budget, doesn’t mean you can’t take a vacation. College is the time to make memories, it’s the time to set out and explore the world around you. While tuition, living expenses, and textbook prices are going up each year it may seem impossible that you’ll ever be able to afford a vacation while in college but there are a few options. The most popular one is…

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Your Guide to Memorial Day Shopping

Your Guide to Memorial Day Shopping

Memorial Day is Monday, May 29, and so is the unofficial start to the summer season. As everyone heads out to enjoy the day, retailers  are having major sales and discounts in the hopes to bring business in for the slower month. These sales provide a serious opportunity to snag awesome deals for you though, you just need to know where to look. Check out our guide for some of the best deals…

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What Going to College Teaches about Money

Don't Let Your Partner Control YOUR Finances

Don’t Let Your Partner Control YOUR Finances

http://budgeting.thenest.com/make-budget-newly-married-couple-30007.html http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/my-money/2013/09/13/5-steps-to-solving-money-fights-in-marriage http://www.engagedmarriage.com/finances-careers/married-money-management-step-1-make-a-budget

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The Vicious Cycle of Financial Stress

Part II Effects of Financial Stress Series: The Vicious Cycle of Financial Stress

We will be continuing our series on the effects of financial stress and why you should take care of it as soon as possible. If you missed the first part in our series, “Why You Should Deal With Your Financial Stress Now, then please read it before continuing! https://moneytoolsforlife.wordpress.com/2016/04/07/why-you-should-deal-with-your-financial-stress-now/ Alright, you know you’re stressed…

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On Affording Music Festivals

On Affording Music Festivals

It’s no surprise that tickets are expensive; however, what about actually being there? http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/music/11-ways-to-survive-music-festivals-on-a-budget-6618254 http://worldmusic.about.com/od/festivals/tp/How-To-Save-Money-At-A-Music-Festival.htm

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Say Goodbye to the Broke College Student, and Hello to the Budgeting Graduate

Say Goodbye to the Broke College Student, and Hello to the Budgeting Graduate

If you’re graduating from college, congratulations! Here’s a free graduation gift: six smart money moves for graduates. Choose Your Job Carefully – If you’ve chosen your career, remember that a lower-paying job in your field is likely to be a better deal in the long run than a higher-paying job in a field you have no long-term interest in. Accepting a job in an unrelated field, simply because it…

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