A Guide to the Golden Karat (infographic)
May 24, 2013 No Comments 
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Teaching Your Kids Money Management
April 25, 2013 No Comments 
Teaching your kids regarding money matters at early age is crucial on how they'll handle money when they grow up and even their approach in life. Letting them know that “money doesn't grow on trees” may not be enough to get them on the right way of money management, t... continue reading...
Save Money on Your Disneyland Adventure
April 12, 2013 No Comments 
It is every child’s dream to go to Disneyland. Bring them to Disneyland would truly make them happy. However, not everyone goes to this place because of the cost especially if you live far from the place. But this should not stop you from going to your family’s Disn... continue reading...
Financial Survival Guide for 2012
January 10, 2012 No Comments 
Emergency fund, credit scores, debit card versus credit card – how fit is your financial life?
Financial journalist and expert Vera Gibbons gives us all kinds of tips for the new year. “Anyone can make a resolution to get financially fit this season. But to stick to it... continue reading...
7 Credit Myths Debunked
December 31, 2011 No Comments 
Ok, the holidays are over. It’s the new year and your credit card hangover is just about to begin.
Consumer Reports reported in October of 2010 that 13.6 million Americans were still paying on their 2009 Christmas credit card spending, according to Bankrate.com’s credit card blo... continue reading...
5 Tips for Raising Money-Savvy Kids During Tough Times
January 24, 2011 2 Comments 
When medical bills, lay-offs and furloughs hit Sarah Cook’s house, she turned the family’s “belt-tightening” into some great life lessons for her kids.
Cook is the founder of Raising CEO Kids and the mother of three young entrepreneurs.
Each... continue reading...
Do You Have What It Takes To Work for Yourself?
January 16, 2011 1 Comment 
With the unemployment rate where it is and unemployment benefits running out for many Americans, many people must think about Plan B.
That means many people are turning to home-based businesses, either by starting their own business or by joining an establishe... continue reading...
5 Tips For Making College More Affordable
January 12, 2011 1 Comment 
It’s that time of year – your senior is going into his or her final semester and now they’re in the home stretch for graduation.
Do you know how you are going to pay for their college?
Most people don’t have the luxury of starting a savings fund such as ... continue reading...
5 Easy Budgeting Tips to Keep Holiday Shopping Under Control
December 2, 2010 No Comments 
Congratulations – if you are reading this and you are already finished with your holiday shopping, you can stop reading right now.
If, however, you are still in the throes, or maybe you haven’t even started, here are 5 tips to help you keep y... continue reading...
Yikes! The 5 Scariest Hidden Fees Out There Will Frighten You
October 21, 2010 1 Comment 
Have you ever really looked at your phone bill, cable bill or credit card statement? There are so many tiny little fees on there, they’ll scare the pants off of you, and most likely irritate you too. Halloween is fun but this is real!
BillShrin... continue reading...