Family

Tips for traveling with kids — Little brothers enjoying travelling by train.

Tips for Traveling with Children — A True Form of Torture

November 29, 2018 | Jessica Patel

Kids get hungry and cranky. Pack snacks to save some cash before they’re distracted by every restaurant on the way.

How Cash Coupons From Your Favorite Retailers Work

October 26, 2018 | Jessica Patel

You can save money — but there’s a catch: Spend more in a specific time frame to receive your discount.

How to Find the Perfect Mattress For Your Money

October 18, 2018 | Jessica Patel

It’s hard to find the right fit for you and your significant other.

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Broke Seniors Can’t Afford Medical Procedures

October 12, 2018 | Dori Zinn

Some Medicare users can’t afford the necessary treatment, so they opt out.

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Divorcees Say Finances Improved After Split

October 4, 2018 | Gideon Grudo

It’s at least one thing men and women seem to agree on.

Group of friends in a circle smiling. Youthful naivety leads to bad money habits. Young people think they'll get rich from their parents inheritance.

Young People Think They’ll Get Rich from Their Parents (They Wont)

October 1, 2018 | Dori Zinn

Millennials and Gen Z are expecting an inheritance that probably isn’t coming.

With home prices rising current homeowners Are benefiting. Image of coins stacked ascending with paper homes on top. A depiction of rising home prices.

As Home Prices Continue to Rise Less Americans Can Buy Them

September 21, 2018 | Dori Zinn

It’s a seller’s market and buyers are struggling.

Save money on your insurance coverage. Photo of coins in glass jar for money saving financial concept

How to Save Money on Your Insurance Coverage

September 21, 2018 | Brian O'Connor

There are a few ways to cut back on spending hidden in your policy.

A budget friendly Halloween. Happy family — mother, father, and children in costumes and makeup on Halloween.

How To Have A Budget-Friendly Halloween

September 20, 2018 | Jessica Patel

Scour pre-Halloween sales, and plan ahead by buying this year’s decorations for next October.

Young business children make faces holding lots of money. Teach your kids about money.

Want to Teach Your Kids About Money? Show Them Your Mistakes

September 18, 2018 | Dori Zinn

Parents tell kids to do as they say, not as they do when it comes to money.

Natural disasters cost the U.S. a record-high last year. Yet many Americans aren't prepared for the next one. Photographed damage from Hurricane Irma in Ramrod Key in the Florida Keys.

Even Those Who’ve Been Hit by a Disaster Aren’t Preparing for Another One

September 14, 2018 | Dori Zinn

Despite the financial and personal catastrophe, Americans don’t have an emergency plan.

Shopping cart with receipt with coins on wooden table. Sell-by dates cost you money on your grocery bill.

Are Sell-by Dates Chewing Up Your Grocery Budget?

September 14, 2018 | Brian O'Connor

Don’t rely on those dates on your groceries — most foods are safe to eat at least a week after what they say.

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How to Save Money Back-to-School Shopping for Your Kids

September 7, 2018 | Jessica Patel

Back-to-school shopping costs add up quick. Here are some tips on how to save money.

Families Are Struggling to Make Money and Stay Together

September 3, 2018 | Joe Pye

Money causes stress in relationships, but kids want more time with mom and dad.

Parents pay for student loans: student loan paperwork

Parents Are Footing the Student Loan Bill

August 28, 2018 | Dori Zinn

They’re paying despite finding college costs more stressful than their mortgage payments.

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More Rich Kids Are Mooching Off Their Parents

August 23, 2018 | Joe Pye

A record number of Americans can’t survive financially without an inheritance from their parents.

Back-school-shopping teenager chooses laptop.

Back-To-School Shopping List: What NOT To Put On It

August 20, 2018 | Howard Dvorkin, CPA

You can’t save what you spend.

How to Save Money on Your Kid’s Birthday Party

August 16, 2018 | Jessica Patel

You’ll need a location, food, and entertainment. Use these tips to get creative throwing your kid’s next party.

You have plenty of time for family fun over the summer. Here's a summer money savings tip: public pools are cheap and fun for the whole family.

How To Stay Cool Over Summer On A Budget

August 10, 2018 | Jessica Patel

If the beach is too far out of the way for you, try the community pool.

How to Save on Your Family Summer Vacations

August 3, 2018 | Jessica Patel

Plan ahead and travel where it’s in off season, and you can save big money on your family trip this summer.

Woman takes daughter back to school shopping

Back-To-School Shopping Advice For Parents: Ignore Your Kids

July 23, 2018 | Howard Dvorkin, CPA

Don’t give in. Teach them.

Shot of a happy multi-generational family with money having a tug of war on the beach

When You Were Born Might Reveal Whether You Have Money

July 16, 2018 | Howard Dvorkin, CPA

It has nothing to do with astrology. It has everything to do with economics.

your baby's old stuff will save you money with on your baby items.

How to Save Money When Buying For Your Baby

June 29, 2018 | Jessica Patel

Buy used items and sell what you have when your baby’s outgrown them.

When to Splurge on Your Kids — and Tips to Save

June 1, 2018 | Jessica Patel

How to decide when it’s worth spending on your kids’ ever-changing interests.

Don’t Fall Into the “Target Trap”

May 25, 2018 | Jessica Patel

How I learned to avoid impulse spending at my favorite store.

Tense senior couple meeting with their counsellor.

What Do Marriage Counselors And Financial Experts Have In Common?

May 21, 2018 | Howard Dvorkin, CPA

They both hear stories about sex and money.

Americans Can’t Afford to Take Care of Older Relatives

May 2, 2018 | Joe Pye

They expect to pay for them, but haven’t planned how.

How Much Will A Nursing Home Cost You? Double What You Think

April 6, 2018 | Joe Pye

Americans grossly underestimate how much money they’ll need in their old age

Woman volunteers and gains networking skills that will pay off in her career

Working For Free Might Help Improve Your Finances

March 26, 2018 | Joe Pye

It turns out community involvement can help lead to healthy financial habits.

Men Live With Their Parents Longer Than Women

March 16, 2018 | Joe Pye

Despite earning more than women and having higher homeownership benefits, men are failing to launch at a higher rate.

Wedding Costs Are Down And Traditions Are Out

March 13, 2018 | Michelle Bryan

We all want our big day to be unique — even if it’ll cost us as much as a luxury car.