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How much does a toddler cost per month? Per Year?

A list of the annual expenses you're most likely to encounter when raising a toddler from age 2 to 4. (child care, toys, clothes, food, medical care)

Alternatives To Becoming Homeless: 7 Housing Options That Will Save You Money

Many have found ways to avoid homelessness just in the nick of time. You may have to give up your house, but you DON'T have to become homeless! 7 good ideas

College Is Expensive: How To Get Your Money’s Worth

After you've determined how you're going to pay for college and then you actually start your college education, here's how to get the biggest bang for your buck from the time that you spend there.

Homeownership – Renting vs. Owning – What Makes Sense for You

The decision to rent or buy a home is very important. Everybody wants to own a home, sometimes it's just not the right time. This article discusses the times when it may not be beneficial to own a home, but also discusses the advantages to owning a home.

I love this picture of a guy jumping on the front of a smart car.

The Pros & Cons Of Smart Cars And Micro Minis

Here are 7 pros and cons of the micro mini or smart car, plus videos showing the Smart car in crashes.

8 Things You Can Do To Lower College Expenses

Here are 8 things you can do to lower your college expenses including: applying to free colleges, taking college courses in high school, starting at a community college, starting with online courses, testing out of some classes, living off campus, living with your parents, renting text books.

Thinking About Donating To Charity?… Don’t Almost Give

The following commercials were produced by the Ad Council. It's part of their 'Don't Almost Give' campaign. The story behind the ads is quite interesting, too.

Identity Theft Insurance – 9 Things You Need To Know Before You Buy It

Before you purchase identity theft insurance, there are a few things you should know first. Some financial institutions provide identity theft insurance for FREE. And there are other ways to protect yourself from identity theft without having to pay a thing!

WARNING: Here’s Why You Should Never Use A Debit Card To Pay At The Pump!

Debit card blocking is where gas stations, rental car agencies, hotels, and others 'put a hold on' a big chunk of your money if you use a debit card to pay for gas, reserve a rental car, hotel room, etc. In effect, they're 'freezing' your account, or billing your account for an amount that's very likely more than you intended to pay for that service. They say it's for their protection...

WARNING: How Old Are Your Tires? Even Your Brand New Tires May Be Unsafe! Here’s Why…

Following are some of the dangers associated with buying used tires -- or even OLD, unused tires that are sold as brand new! Plus, how to make sense of the letters and numbers on your tire's sidewall and determine the true age of your tires.

Prevent Identity Theft By Shredding – What To Shred, What To Keep & How To Choose A Shredder

It's NOT illegal for people to go through your trash - so you need to shred everything that has personal information on it to prevent identity theft. Here's what to shred & what to keep.

Top 4 Benefits Of Taking A Gap Year Before College – See How It Could Change Your Life

Taking a year off before college is becoming popular in the U.S. but parents don't always understand. Here are 4 ways students benefit by taking a gap year.

When A Loved One Can’t Or Won’t Manage Their Money

Here are some things you can do when dealing with a loved one who cannot or will not manage their money.

Cash For Gold… Is It Worth It To Sell Old Gold Jewelry Through The Mail?

No matter where you ultimately decide to sell your gold for cash, check here first for today's gold prices. That way, you know how much your gold pieces are REALLY worth. You will also want to have some idea of the overall weight of your gold, as well as how many pieces are 14k or 18k (which is most common in gold jewelry) and how many are 24k (the purest form of gold). The higher the karat, the more your gold is worth.

How much does a toddler cost per month? Per Year?

Alternatives To Becoming Homeless: 7 Housing Options That Will Save You Money

College Is Expensive: How To Get Your Money’s Worth

Homeownership – Renting vs. Owning – What Makes Sense for You

The Pros & Cons Of Smart Cars And Micro Minis

8 Things You Can Do To Lower College Expenses

Thinking About Donating To Charity?… Don’t Almost Give

Identity Theft Insurance – 9 Things You Need To Know Before You Buy It

WARNING: Here’s Why You Should Never Use A Debit Card To Pay At The Pump!

WARNING: How Old Are Your Tires? Even Your Brand New Tires May Be Unsafe! Here’s Why…

Prevent Identity Theft By Shredding – What To Shred, What To Keep & How To Choose A Shredder

Top 4 Benefits Of Taking A Gap Year Before College – See How It Could Change Your Life

When A Loved One Can’t Or Won’t Manage Their Money

Cash For Gold… Is It Worth It To Sell Old Gold Jewelry Through The Mail?

When, How, And Why To Refinance Your Mortgage (Plus How Much It Costs, What You Need To Qualify, And How Long It Takes!)

Traditional IRA vs. Roth IRA: What’s The Difference? Which One Should I Choose?

What Is A 2-10 Home Warranty… And Is It Worth The Cost? Here’s My Experience With A 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty

Reverse Mortgage In Retirement: Some Tips Before You Use A Reverse Mortgage To Supplement Your Retirement Income

How much does a toddler cost per month? Per Year?

Alternatives To Becoming Homeless: 7 Housing Options That Will Save You Money

College Is Expensive: How To Get Your Money’s Worth