Understanding the urge to splurge
If your goal this year is to spend less money, sooner or later you will probably fall short. Consumer psychology says that is not unusual. Research by…
Category: Money & Personal Finance
Time for financial spring cleaning
As spring moves into summer in June, it’s a good time to get your finances sparkling clean. * Clean out lingering subscriptions. If you aren’t using them,…
Lower your tax bill with these deductions
If you own your home, you may be eligible for several tax deductions that could potentially trim thousands off your annual tax bill. Get yourself…
Before you make a big purchase, ask yourself…
1. Why do I need this? What will it do for me? Money guru Dave Ramsey says any purchase, especially a big purchase, should be something you use, not…
How much does a pool really cost?
Nothing attracts guests, including kids and grandkids, more than a swimming pool. If you have one, your home becomes a summer destination. But before you…
Look for these deals in May
Memorial Day weekend at the end of May is a great time for furniture sales. Look for discounts on housewares and dining and living room furniture at big…
Save on groceries with these tricks
1. Shop on Wednesdays. Data from Google Maps show that stores are less crowded on Wednesday evenings. Many U.S. supermarkets also start specials that day,…
Why credit card debt is awful
Gates Little, president and CEO of The Southern Bank Company, says credit card debt can last decades. “Say you owe $10,848 at 24.37 percent interest,” he…
Bitcoin halving occurs in April
With Bitcoin prices soaring to more than $60,000 in March this year, the cryptocurrency is about to enter a halving period expected in April, which will…
Student loan match plan may help young employees
Student loan payments have emerged as one of the primary obstacles to retirement saving, but a new plan may change that. Provisions in the Secure 2.0 Act…