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Teach Them to Save

By teaching kids how to save for their goals, they'll have one of the most difficult aspects of saving under their belt by the time they're teens-being a consistent saver.Here are just a few examples ...

Filed under: Savings, Personal Finance, School Age



Get More Spring Break . . . For Less

Spring Break -- two simple words that, to most college students preparing for or recovering from midterms and the daily stressors of life, mean a much-anticipated escape to paradise for a long week aw...

Filed under: Personal Finance, School Age, Young Adults



Talking to Your Kids...About Credit Cards

Nothing sounds better to kids (of all ages!) than a plastic card you can wave in department stores that lets you magically walk away with your choice of merchandise. Sure, you'll have to pay for it la...

Filed under: Personal Finance, Adults, Lending, School Age



Gas Saving Tips

- Combine errands and trips - Service your car so it will keep it at peak performance - Go lightly on the gas pedal - Don't pump your brakes - Don't idle for long periods of time - Don't use driv...

Filed under: General, Young Adults, Adults



When a Parent Loses a Job

In today's economy, people are losing jobs left and right. Initially, this doesn't really seem like it's going to impact us. I mean, we're safe, right? For anywhere from one to four year...

Filed under: Personal Finance, Young Adults