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7 finance steps for families to take before college
NEW YORK (MainStreet) — For recent high school grads headed to college, the list of summer to-dos can seem endless. From picking out dorm decor to stocking up on ramen noodles and notebooks, prepping for university life can seem almost as daunting as the prospect of leaving home for the ...
17 must-have items for your go-to summer fun bag
Part of summer time fun is all the trips to the park, pool, beach, zoo, outdoor movies, and more. What is not so fun and definitely not frugal is the packing and the trips for fast food because the family is hungry and tired or trips to the drugstore to ...
4 on-the-go summer travel fitness tips
1. BURN CALORIES JUST GETTING THERE The surprising fact is that you start racking up calories burned even before you arrive to your destination. Yes, the hour it takes to pack (or unpack) your bags burns up about 118 calories. Then just the act of traveling (lugging your bags through ...
Millennials' debt will be lifelong
NEW YORK (MainStreet) — How bad have things gotten for millennials?Their financial situation is so grim that they may never get completely out of debt — in their entire lives.That’s the conclusion of a study from Ohio State University.The real culprit is credit card debt, which tends to stifle economic ...
Four things about home insurance we don't get
BOSTON (MainStreet) — A recent poll shows few Americans know the ins and outs of homeowners' insurance — even though misunderstandings can wipe you out if disaster strikes and you're not covered."Many consumers are purchasing insurance without really [comprehending] what they're buying," says Laura Adams of InsuranceQuotes.com, which found that ...
Cheapskate Culture: Getting through playoff season on the cheap
I would never say I’m a huge sports fan. In fact, that might be one of the last ways I would describe myself. That being said, I do live in Chicago, and I have a serious attachment to the concept of Chicago sports teams. Both sides of my family are ...
Savings Makeover: 4-day Corpus Christi family vacation for $585
Recently, our DealPro Shellie Deringer planned a four-day trip to Corpus Christi for Austin mom Traci Shannon as part of the savings makeover. For $585, she was able to get a hotel room for $275 using Savings.com coupon on Hotels.com, $130 for dinners using Valpak Mobile, $80 for attractions using ...
Three cool stand-up comedy videos you can buy for $5 each
I love cheap entertainment. Wait, let me rephrase that: I love entertainment that's cheap. For example, recently I flew to California and back, which amounted to about nine hours of flight time. Normally I'd stock my iPad or Kindle Fire with movies, but for this trip I just couldn't find ...
How the self-employed qualify for mortgages
These days, it can be difficult to get a mortgage loan even if you have a solid employment history and credit score. But the bar can be even higher for those who are their own boss.FREE: Check your 2013 Equifax Credit ScoreFREE: Check your 2013 TransUnion Credit ScoreIn the past, ...
Ask Jane: What’s the best retirement plan for the self employed?
It all depends on how much money you think you can save each year. Fancy plans let you save 25 percent of your income or more. Modest plans have low contribution limits.If you won’t put away any more than $5,000 a year ($6,500 if you’re 50 and up), don’t bother ...
This week in deals: 25% off your purchase at Swimsuitsforall.com
We're only a few days away from our Memorial Day weekend! As we honor all our Veterans who have fought so hard to defend our freedom, we also celebrate and kick off the summer. With Memorial Day being one of the best times to buy certain items such as appliances, ...
Easy ways to save on international travel
The thought of using your vacation days this summer to travel to the exotic destination of your dreams doesn't have to send you into shock. Believe it or not, there are some easy ways to head to your international destination of choice, and keep some of your hard-earned money in ...
Small down payments come with pros and cons
NEW YORK (MainStreet) — A growing number of reports say lenders are granting mortgages with down payments of 10 percent or less — good news for borrowers unable to meet the 20 percent requirement that’s been all too common in recent years.So here’s the question: If you can afford a ...
What does that 'Check Engine' light mean?
BOSTON (MainStreet) — Some 10% of U.S. vehicles have their "Check Engine" lights on at any given time — but half of drivers ignore the warning because they fear their cars will need expensive repairs, market watcher CarMD.com has found."People say: 'My car is driving fine' or 'This is just ...
Don't underestimate a woman's love ... for her smartphone
NEW YORK (MainStreet) — Better not lose your best gal’s smartphone.It could lead to a cold streak in the bedroom.Research from AVG Technologies, a mobile Internet services firm, shows women would give up sex rather than lose their mobile phone for a week.READ: What your smartphone says about youThe company ...
6 fitness tips for your strong summer body
1. Give Yourself a Pull-up Goal Make this be the "Summer of the Pull-up." You can get there. Pull-ups are a great exercise to shape your back into that sexy machine you want it to be. Set a goal to be able to do one, and by the time you ...
New marketplace for cheap weddings
Approximately a third of people who get engaged never make it to the altar. Now there’s a new way to help them recoup money they’ve already laid out to book photographers, florists, facilities, and more. The most tense time in a relationship can often be the period from the engagement ...
Announcing Save Up '13!
We're thrilled to announce Save Up '13 in Orlando, Florida! This year's event will take place at the Orlando World Center Marriott on August 1st - 3rd. This is our sixth Save Up event, and we're stoked to get together with the DealPros once again for a couple days of learning, ...
Debt Princess: Finding joy in saving, not spending
When I was in college, I learned quickly how easily it was to buy the things I wanted thanks, in part to credit cards. I was a 20-year-old with very little income and a lot of wants.I wanted to eat outside of the cafeteria. I certainly didn’t need to; I ...
10 unique ways to have some frugal fun this Summer
As I sit here in my lounge chair watching my kids roam around the backyard exploring (probably looking for bugs and frogs!), I'm thinking that this won't last for long. Next thing I know they'll be asking to ride bikes, play baseball, go somewhere, etc... These days my kids' attention ...
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