Could a Gap Year After High School Make Financial Sense?
Considering taking a gap year before going to college? They’re increasingly popular in the U.S., and may offer long-term benefits to students.
Considering taking a gap year before going to college? They’re increasingly popular in the U.S., and may offer long-term benefits to students.
When you die, will your kids fight over your money? It's an important question that might be hard to answer now, but parents who devote themselves to estate planning with relevant updates over their lifetimes can potentially keep arguments between adult children...
Will a modern wedding endanger your finances? It doesn't have With the average price of an American wedding over $31,000, the big day can impose financial stress for those who don't have savings in It's important to remember that these numbers...
If you've thought about renting property on vacation, keep in mind that it's become a lot easier – and in some ways, Much of the vacation rental process has moved online, making the process simpler and more Also, the so-called "sharing...
Have you ever thought about growing your own fruits and vegetables at home? For experienced gardeners, the cold months are when their imaginations get fired up; seed catalogs seem to blow in with the arctic blast, accompanied by companion mailings from...
What if your next doctor's visit could happen by smartphone from anywhere in the world? It could happen sooner than you It's called telemedicine, or telehealth: The use of Internet-connected devices to communicate information about diseases, symptoms and other health The...
Most parents put countless miles on the car driving kids back and forth from various practices and games throughout elementary and secondary As for the actual dollars behind all that driving and purchasing of uniforms, equipment, lessons and various activity fees,...
"Can't Buy Me Love" was a great song by Lennon and McCartney and frankly, a pretty good philosophy for Valentine's Day in general. There really are ways to enjoy a unique and memorable February 14 without overspending. Here are 10 ideas...
Kids are surprisingly resilient in the face of a But even so, serious family money troubles can potentially affect a young person's home life, education and outlook on money management down the While my wife and I don't have kids, children...
Phased retirement – a catchall term that describes a variety of part-time and reduced-hour work arrangements before leaving an employer for good – is gaining But before you sign on, it's important to understand how "phasing out" may affect your long-term...
Whether you're talking about diet, exercise or money, keeping New Year's resolutions is A University of Scranton researcher noted that "weight loss" is the current reigning resolution, followed by "improve finances" at And while the study showed that roughly 40-46 percent...
If you're not close to retirement age, it's easy to ignore what Social Security is However, some significant announcements late last year make now a very good time to pay What follows is a summary of notable changes to Social Security...
Preparing your kids for college isn't just about the money you've put aside for tuition, room and It's about making deadlines, making the right choices and making sure your teen has the proper life and money skills to make college a...
If you've ever wondered if you can be charitable with only a few extra dollars in your wallet or a little bit of free time, the answer is You just have to get a little In the Chronicle of Philanthropy's latest...
When was the last time you made a financial resolution on New Year's Eve? If you can't remember, you're in good Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America's annual New Year's resolutions survey for 2014 reported that 49 percent of respondents...
For all the planning we do during the holidays, the last couple of weeks before the big parties and family gatherings can trip up the best of Perhaps what's needed is some last-minute tricks to keep overspending to a Here are...
Unexpected money from a friend or relative can be a great surprise or a potentially difficult money How you plan for unexpected money issues overall can be a key to how well you'll handle a sudden Many people don't do so...
With the average Kelley Blue Book cost of a new vehicle around $33,730 any car buyers are rethinking traditional car According to more than 25 percent of new American cars are now financed by lease instead of loan, and most of...
If you want to uncover new ways to save money, start by thinking about what you spend on lunch every A new Visa survey shows that American consumers are spending nearly $3,000 on midday meals each But don't lose your appetite...
When is a bonus not a bonus? When you fail to think about what that extra income will mean to your overall I don't mean to spoil the Bonuses, particularly if they recognize your great performance during the year, are rewarding...
It will begin soon enough – all those "beat the rush!" ads for holiday shopping, activities and Right now, you have a great opportunity to beat the rush to organize your year-end finances and make some smart moves for the New...
