Are You the Bank ATM for Your Kids?
It’s mid-summer…with plenty of opportunities for kids to spend money at every turn. Instead of feeling like your kids’ ATM and dispensing cash for entertainment, snacks or…
Freeze Your Credit or Use Fraud Alert?
Freeze your credit report if you are worried about someone opening new accounts with your name or you want to limit companies that can access your…
Are You De-Sensitized?
As identity thieves and data breaches become more common, consumers become more complacent. Experian’s 2015 report revealed that almost one third -32% – of consumers do nothing…
Be A Millionaire Day is May 20
You know, they have a national holiday for everything…and yes, there’s one for aspiring millionaires too. May 20 is Be A Millionaire Day, a day for you…
When Will Your Tax Refund Arrive?
If you have filed your income taxes with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), you can quickly check when you will get your refund here or with the smart…
Governor Signs Proclamations for Financial Literacy
Originally posted on Iowa Jump$tart Coalition:
On March 24 Governor Terry Branstad signed two proclamations promoting financial literacy awareness in Iowa, and members of the…
How to Get Ahead – Building a Financial Base
Most of us don’t make one big financial decision that makes us a success or failure. Instead, it’s those daily decisions on spending that put us…
50 Ways to Leave Your Debt
It doesn’t matter whether you have a sweetheart or are unattached, it’s hard to escape the Valentine’s Day ads touting expensive roses, chocolates, and more. “…Make a…
You Can Slice Your Food Budget
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the average American family of four (two adults, two kids) spends almost $1300 for food every month, not counting…
Lost Your Savings Mojo?
The power of saving is underestimated today. True, several years of dismal interest rates on savings accounts has caused many consumers to ignore the benefits of learning…
The Money Godmother 