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.
Due to recent economic realities, multi-generational living has been on the rise for many A 2014 Pew Research Center analysis that a record 57 million Americans, equal to a little over 18 percent of the population, lived in multi-generational family households...
Setting a few hours aside for a midyear financial checkup in June or July can help you review how you're doing with savings, investing, spending and It can give you the opportunity to spot irregularities and adjust your budget well in...
A successful job search goes well beyond snagging the title and the From the day you start looking until the day you're hired, there are strategic and financial issues to consider that may be more valuable to you in the long...
Should a dream wedding mean delaying a down payment on a home? That's a tradeoff many couples make these days. The Knot, a wedding planning and publishing company, recently released its Real Weddings Study of average wedding costs for 2014, announcing...
If your financial life is confined to boxes, file cabinets and various piles of statements and receipts that only you can navigate, it might be time for a little Software- and Internet-driven advancements in money management not only provide paperless alternatives...
A young adult's first months out of college are about personal freedom and finding one's path as an Building solid money habits is a big part of Most grads are managing money alone for the first time – finding work, places...
The 2015 Financial Literacy Summit 2015, held April 15 in Chicago and co-hosted by Visa and the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, focused on how mobile technology might improve millennials' learning, savings and investing behavior in the A recent FICO study...
A sudden storm, a missed connection or a family emergency can turn a hard-earned vacation or important business trip into a big Travel insurance can save the day, but picking the right coverage requires research, cost comparison and above all, reading...
Credit scoring has evolved over the last three decades and this fall, FICO made one more important Borrowers who have struggled with medical debt and those with a limited credit history might see better FICO numbers in the Even if these...
Retirement planning can face derailment after a Married, two-income couples have the advantage of splitting living expenses and pooling all their investment assets, including retirement Once the marriage is over, costs for separate households may limit the ability of ex-spouses to...
Premium food, state-of-the-art veterinary care and creature comforts most humans would envy are now a regular part of life for many American That's why prospective pet owners should consider financial planning before bringing home a dog, cat or other breed of...
Crowdfunding – the online method of raising money from people around the world – is less than a decade old, allowing artists, activists and a growing number of entrepreneurs to connect with financial support far outside the conventional lending how crowdfunding...
Updated April 23, 2020If your loved one died unexpectedly leaving significant debt behind, would you know what to do?It's a worrisome question for everyone, especially in times of uncertainty such as the coronavirus (COVID-19) Young or old, based on particular debt...
For many teens, there's nothing more exciting than receiving the first paycheck from a summer job – a sure-fire ticket to fun and It's also a great opportunity for parents to encourage proper money Parents or guardians need to do some...
Family vacations produce memories for a lifetime, but they can also teach kids great money lessons they'll need as Involving kids in planning family vacations not only helps them appreciate the overall benefits of travel, but offers an opportunity for even...
If you're worried about paying for your child's college education, keep this statistic in mind: during the 2011-12 school year, the Department of Education reported that 85 percent of all full-time, four-year college students were receiving some form of financial planning...
Imagine renting a home on a beautiful beachfront from a trusted website, arriving to start your vacation and finding out you've been scammed? This scenario reflects thousands of complaints placed with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) last year involving local...
What if a sudden, debilitating illness, fraud or economic downturn affected your senior family member's retirement, estate or long-term care issues? Would you be prepared to take over?If the answer is no, you're not According to 2013 research from the Pew...
Many grandparents go above and beyond to offer financial help to adult children and If you're seeking to contribute to your grandkids' financial future, one option might involve opening a custodial Roth IRA on your grandchild's behalf as soon as he...
Valentine's Day is often a time to reflect on your relationship, and consider the next If your relationship is heading toward joint finances, it's essential to talk about it first – openly and 2014 survey by the National Endowment for Financial...
