The 2017 hurricane season wreaked havoc across the Southeast, but for those living in federally declared disaster areas, special disaster tax relief is available.
Three Category 4 hurricanes - Harvey, Irma and Maria - ravaged parts of the continental U.S., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands in 2017. Those...
For the Average Joe, even if you feel you’re doing well with your finances, you could probably stand to make a few changes to your financial habits. If you’d like to spend less and save more, here are a few things to think about…
Be smart with credit cards: A credit...
FROM sorting your direct debits to preventing impulse buying – your bank balance will be thankful for these handy hacks.
January is a notoriously difficult month for our finances – especially after we’ve used up all our funds on festive fun.
In the new year, many set themselves targets to help...
Everyone needs to save money for buying property. But in order to save for your new home, or to borrow for that home, you will need to budget for it. And this budget only gets harder as your family grows.
The following are four basic budget tips that will help...
Although it may seem like common practice for adults to create a household budget, just 35 percent of people are active budgeters who follow a strict budget and don’t regularly overspend, according to a recent Willis Tower Watson survey.
“A budget that provides for regular saving and investing will pave...
Did you make a resolution to save money for you and your entire family? If so, trying to find different ways to stay on a budget to cut back costs can be a challenge. Getting everyone on board is the only way to do it. From slashing your grocery...
You can substantially lower your monthly expenses and save money without making sacrifices, according to Better Business Bureau Serving Connecticut.
Start by taking a hard look at how much you spend each month or year on fixed costs such as your mortgage, entertainment and communications.
“In many cases, all you have...
To help you and your family make all the right money moves for 2018, financial planner Lex Byers offers 3 key tips that could help you grow your 401(k), avoid financial ruin and adjust to the new tax rules signed into law by President Trump.
“In the ever changing financial...
Commuting to work and travelling in your leisure time is becoming increasingly expensive as trains fares and petrol prices rise. Take a look at our tips below to see where you can save some cash
Many people will be looking for ways to save money following weeks of eating, drinking...
Kids can learn the value of a dollar. Give them an allowance, then tell them that they are responsible for decisions about how to save or how to spend their money.
Many financial planners agree that it’s fine to give children some kind of weekly or monthly stipend, but with...
