3 Financial Books For College Grads
By Kelly Hodges
Once again college graduation season is upon us. No matter which university attended, degree earned, or honor achieved, most college graduates have gained...
Physical Fitness the Frugal Way
By Kelly Hodges
One of the best investments a person can make is an investment in their own health. Eating right, getting enough sleep, and exercising...
Five Venues for Frugal Family Fun
By Kelly Hodges
Having young children in the house means there is abundant energy that’s looking for an outlet. There are lots of ways for kids...
Saving Money on Kids Threads
By Kelly Hodges
According to the latest Expenditures on Children report from the US Department of Agriculture, parents are spending somewhere between $500 and $1500 per...
5 Ways to Avoid Baby Bankruptcy
By Kelly Hodges
Like any new venture in life, becoming a parent for the first time will incur some start-up costs. An initial investment will need to...
Want Kids? Start Saving, Got Kids? Keep Saving
By Kelly Hodges
As any parent knows, children are priceless. They would have to be, because they sure are expensive! Exactly how expensive is difficult to...
2012 Resolutions Revisited
By Kelly Hodges
With three months of 2012 behind us, now is a great time to revisit the financial goals you set for yourself at the...
Top 5 Ways to Spend Your Tax Refund
By Kelly Hodges
Tax season is upon us, which means that Uncle Sam will be doling out checks to many American households in the months...
Tax Preparation: Me, Who, and How Much?
By Andrew Nyquist
For years, I did my own taxes. Single, married, and married with children. I'm no expert, but I always liked learning and doing...
College Savings 101 – Funding the Fund
By Kelly Hodges
Calculating the cost of your child’s college education and researching different investment options are important first steps in a college savings strategy. The...