The Cost of Being a Female
t’s no secret being a female can be expensive. The little luxuries and necessities of life can add up and leave you wondering how to pay the upcoming gas bill. Whether it’s happy hours with the girls, trips to the salon, or the weekly fitness classes, budgeting allows you the luxury of spending money on…
Who Gets the Best Deal When Buying a Car?
Car buying is something nearly everyone will experience at some point in their lifetime. Whether or not you get the best price possible, however, depends on the strategies you take during the purchase. A recent study was conducted about the car buying habits of Americans, and it uncovers some interesting insights about which people tend…
How to Furnish a Room for $1000 or Less with Premium Furniture
Sure, you can furnish a room for $1000 or less, but can you furnish it with premium furniture? Sources say yes. With $1000 you have a bit of wiggle room in your budget. This being said, it is best to focus on furniture that is easy to move, and timeless. The best way to start…
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What Millennials Need to Know about Retirement
Life comes at you fast. One day you’re in high school, and the next thing you know you’re about to graduate from college and you’ve realized that you’ve totally neglected your personal finances. Well, it’s time to reassess the state of your bank account, and take responsibility of your fiscal future. One thing you’re going…
How are Millennials Spending Their Money Compared to Baby Boomers?
Millennials are now America’s largest generation and are often the topic of discussion, criticism, and comparison. One of the age groups they most often get compared to are baby boomers. It’s not uncommon to see both sides criticize the other on a variety of topics. One that comes up frequently is the subject of finance…
Tax Penalties and Tax Credits: How the New Healthcare Bill Differs from the ACA
The Republicans have recently released their replacement for the Affordable Care Act. One of the differences between the ACA and the GOP’s American Health Care Act is a shift away from a tax penalty for not having insurance to a plan that adjusts the tax credits if you do have health insurance. Let’s take a…
Personal Finance for Main St
When residents of Main St look for news on how the economy is performed that day, it's often reported in terms of how the "Dow" or the S&P 500 performed that day. So what is the Dow? Ditto for the S&P 500?
