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Have more fun and less stress when you travel on a budget! Whether you’re planning your family’s summer vacation or you’re looking to get out of the house after a long winter’s hibernation you’ll want to stretch...

Are you finding that at the end of the month, there is no money left over to save, much less enjoy? It might be time to get creative, find hidden savings, and dial back some household expenses so you can make your budget work for you. Here are some tips to help you get started:...

Identity Theft Protection “If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.” If more consumers made this their mantra when faced with online identity concerns or financial decisions, there would be very few successful scams and rip-offs in this world. Unfortunately, that is not the case. Thanks to the Internet and quick and...

  How Much Should Groceries Cost? As with most all consumer goods, prices...

What Is a Realistic Amount for Emergency Savings? Chances are that if you’ve ever looked into how much money you should be putting away...

Reminder: May is Military Appreciation Month! In 1999, Congress designated the month of May as the National Military Appreciation Month as a gesture of providing a period of time to reflect on US Military achievements and educate new generations of the history of ...

Do You Need Debt Consolidation? Debt Consolidation offers credit counseling clients a different and new...

Consumer debt...how would I love to pay thee off! Let me count the ways... We live in a culture where the burden of consumer debt has not only become acceptable but even expected. Since...

Teaching Children About Money & Personal Finance Here is a list of books that can help your child understand certain financial concepts. The books are in alphabetical order and age levels are provided for each book. If you know of any books you'd like included in this list please let us know in the comments...

Vacation Tips to Travel Like the Boss! I'm heading on an extended personal vacation soon and am so looking forward to time with my best friend, my wonderful wife of 14 years, Wendy. Some of our kids are joining us as well, and we're certain to spend some fun times together, building great memories. But...