Why a Teen Should Get a Summer Job
It’s March and snow may be hanging around, but savvy parents realize the summer hiring season is kicking in and teenagers will be looking for jobs…
Have I Been Pwned? You Can Check
We’re are constantly being warned about protecting our identity online. But how do you know IF and WHEN your data is actually compromised? I recently asked…
Financial Calculators Help You Forecast
Trying to analyze a retirement investment or see which loan is the better deal for that new car? Use the free calculators at Dinkytown to help you…
How to Save When Moving
Chances are, you have at least one move in your future. Here’s how to save money and make it as smooth as you can. Years ago, my…
Making a Budget: Are You Above Average?
I don’t really know anyone who loves to budget – nor many who love to diet either. But unlike cutting calories, your budget isn’t about denying…
Fill Out Scholarship Apps Now
High-school seniors and their parents have plenty to do when it comes to paying for that first-year college experience. The sooner you begin, the better your…
How to Get Your Finances Organized Now
Those Christmas receipts are waiting in stacks on your dining room table. Unopened bank statements are among the overflow cluttering the kitchen counter. And your “I-must-get-to-it”…
Year-End Financial Moves to Consider
While you’re busy with Christmas planning and spending, don’t forget about making a list and checking it twice to do some financial tasks before the year…
Train Kids to Be Smart Holiday Shoppers
The Christmas season presents a perfect learning moment if you want to show kids and teens that buying decisions should involve time to think, compare and…
Scammers Love Holiday Shopping Too
Scammers are ready and waiting to take advantage of the upcoming shopping season as much as you are. Stay alert and don’t get caught by costly…
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