Prom spending highest among the poor
New survey data from Visa indicates that families with incomes less than $25,000, less than the poverty level, tend to spend $1,393 on prom night compared…
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ATM fees on the rise
There is a fee for almost everything these days and nothing is worse than the one charged by the ATM. Paying money to access one’s own money is a…
More women are starting small businesses
Starting and running a small business takes a lot of passion and determination, and recently the number of women taking the plunge has been rising….
Why making websites mobile-friendly is important
People are more attached to their smartphones than ever but recent analysis from Alliance Data shows that although 63 percent of millennials shop on them…
Importance of a business credit score
New business owners need to work on building their business credit score, which is similar to a personal score. According to popular money-centric blog…
Management Message You Can Use and Change as Needed: Happy New Year
Happy 2018 to everyone A new millennium joke is going around. A fellow is in an existential crisis. He tells his friend: At times like these, I wonder…
Robots will take the dirty, dull, and dangerous jobs from humans
New advances in technology, especially automation, often send a bit of a shiver down the backs of many hard working Americans who fear a machine will…
Ask the Expert: Do sellers prefer conventional mortgages over FHA?
We hear that FHA loans are a good deal, but do sellers prefer conventional mortgages? FHA loans can be great deals for families with smaller down payments…
Selling in December can be merry after all
When the weather outside is frightful, selling your house is not so delightful. That’s what folks say, anyway. But is it always true? Real estate agents…
Exchange students can be fun, challenging
Exchange students and host families can find a school year together enriching or challenging, and probably both. The phrase ‘exchange student’ is mostly a…