Fun summer finance lessons for the kids
Dread it. Run from it. Summer arrives all the same. Kids once stuck in school now have some weeks to unwind. While summer was initially set aside so kids…
Category: Money & Personal Finance
Walmart cracks down on scam gift cards
In recent weeks, Walmart has cracked down on gift card scams, working with the Department of Justice to return money to the folks ripped off. Even with…
Here’s why diversification is important in investing
Diversify. Diversify. Diversify. Study investing and “diversification” ranks among the most common terms tossed around. Indeed, the first bit of advice…
Why does the mini mart raise gas prices daily?
Ever wondered why the mini mart raises gasoline prices, even though you know they bought the gas at a lower price? Shouldn’t they sell it for the same…
How to avoid bankrupting your retirement
If you want to enjoy retirement, avoid a few mistakes that can drain your wealth and render retirement impossible. First, keep contributing to your…
Billions in grants and scholarships go unused
College is expensive these days, with in-state tuition at universities currently costing approximately $10,000 a year on average. As costs have steadily…
Warren Buffett’s investment strategy still pays
There’s arguably no investor more famous than Warren Buffett. The so-called Oracle of Omaha is worth north of $100 billion, more than the market cap of…
What to do if you can’t pay your taxes
Tax day is fast approaching and that means millions of Americans are busy assembling their tax returns. While many Americans look forward to refunds, some…
Is it a scam? How to know if the IRS is really calling
IRS scams are everywhere, bilking people out of thousands of dollars and fraudulently obtaining their personal information. Phone scams are big at tax…
What makes assets supposedly inflation-proof?
Many people invest to increase their wealth. Besides building wealth, you can shield your money from inflation with the right investments. Indeed, some…