For parents, their greatest hopes are that their children will grow up with proper money management knowledge and be able to one day have a job and afford a home for their future families. It seems that kids today find it hard to understand the value of money. Today’s world is filled with micro transactions […]
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Free Financial Help For Pittsburgh Area Residents At The FEC
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — affectionately dubbed “The Steel City” — has come a long way from its blue-collar industry roots. Many of its workers now hold down high-profile, white-collar jobs. There are lawyers, bankers, technology specialists, world-renowned physicians, and many more. Thanks to employers like UPMC, Highmark, Google, Amazon, and BNY Mellon, to name just a […]
Continue ReadingCommon Money Mistakes You Can Easily Avoid
It can be hard for people to manage their money properly without doing a little research first. There are also BIG mistakes that people can make that will make it even harder for them to manage their money in the future. A life that’s free of debt that allows you and your family to be happy isn’t […]
Continue ReadingWhat Is The Biggest Risk To Your Financial Success?
Nearly everyone has ideas about what would affect their financial success most in today’s risky investment world. While the economy is doing well now, there always are times when the stock market goes down and even crashes in some cases, and some might consider the volatility of investing there as the biggest threat. Some may […]
Continue Reading20 Effective Ways To Save Money In College
Attending college may offer you some of the best years of your life, especially if you intend to live on campus. Tuition and cost of living, however, is not precisely economical, regardless of your major or your choice of university. Have you ever heard anyone say “I’m as broke as a college student”? There’s a […]
Continue ReadingWhat You Need To Know About The Equifax Data Breach Settlement
With 147 million consumers impacted, the scale of the 2017 Equifax data breach is the largest in cybersecurity history. From full names and dates of birth to driver’s license numbers and social security numbers, the data breach enabled hackers to gain access to a plethora of information about some 56 percent of all American consumers. […]
Continue Reading12 Ways To Shop Smarter This Year
Money is one of the things people worry about the most. On a regular basis, families and individuals make schedule adjustments due to job obligations and choose cars and houses based primarily on their budget. Finances affect every part of life, so exercising prudence and discipline when you shop is crucial for most people. Whether […]
Continue ReadingAmazing Tips For A Frugal Fourth Of July
The 4th of July is coming! It’s the perfect time to get together with friends and family. The weather is usually great and it’s the beginning of the Summer festivities. You don’t have to spend a lot of money on the perfect Fourth of July party though. You just have to get creative when it […]
Continue ReadingWhat Should You Teach Kids About Money?
When it comes to teaching your kids about money, think of it as teaching them survival skills. If you do not teach them about money–budgeting, saving, spending, and credit–it will be left to trial and error, which could prove costly and time-consuming. Since only about 15% of young people learn personal money management in school, […]
Continue ReadingThe Exclusive Retirement Readiness Checklist
Planning for retirement should feel exciting and thrilling, not stressful and overwhelming. After working for the vast majority of your adult life, the prospect of living a carefree life while retired should help you to feel hopeful about your future as you get your finances and future budgeting in order. You can use this handy […]
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