Spring break is almost here, so it’s officially time to pack up your swimsuit and beach reads and get some much-needed vitamin D. But don’t worry if you haven’t made any travel plans yet — here are tips on booking and where to go without breaking the bank.
Booking tips
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Saving money is essential to accomplish big and small financial goals, from saving for retirement, to affording your next family vacation, to building your emergency fund.
Unfortunately, most of us are saving far too little. With a quarter of Americans lacking savings for an emergency and almost 4 in 10...
Dealing with your financial situation is a present and future responsibility. This is why it is crucial that you are in control of your finances and educate yourself on the subject. There are many different ways to manage your money and this article will discuss a few of them....
Most Americans are carrying around some amount of credit card debt.
In fact, credit card debt in the United States has hit an all-time high of nearly $1 trillion.
Additionally, more than half of us are living paycheck to paycheck, which makes paying that debt off seem nearly impossible.
However, digging yourself...
Whether you’re looking to take a quick weekend getaway to the Grand Canyon, splurge on a luxury trip to Greece or take a one-month sabbatical in Japan, knowing how to properly plan and budget is crucial.
Though travel prices are expected to be high in 2018 – research from the...
Let's face it: Saving for retirement is no fun. Stashing money to satisfy far-off goals is tough, especially if your budget already feels tight. But if you're struggling to save, fear not: There are creative ways to ease the process.
1. Start early (and change your perspective)
When it comes to...
February may be over, but snow is still in the forecast! It’s not too late for area homeowners who are hoping to reduce their energy bills and maximize their indoor heat to take action.
“February temperatures may have hinted at spring weather, but responsible homeowners should recognize that winter is...
There used to be a stigma attached to people who hopped from job to job, raising their salaries and expectations, along with their move from organisation to organisation. Considered flighty and a risk to the company, job hoppers were perceived as less reliable than those who put down roots.
However,...
People want to help a partner, adult child or friend in financial trouble. Or they want to assist someone in building a good credit history so he or she can rent an apartment or buy a home. So they lend someone their credit card.
Nearly half of current or former...
Book early with Asian airlines for Christmas and ‘peak-east’ flights
Most airlines – especially east Asian ones – get their business from local passengers. This means prices are set according to national holidays and in Asia this means that flights around western holidays, such as Christmas and Easter, are often...
