Family Saving Tips

Saving money when you are supporting yourself is hard. Trying to cut back on expenses when you are a single parent is even harder. However, there are a few ways that you can provide for your family without breaking the bank. By saving on smaller expenses instead of focusing on large bills, you may find that these little ways add up. Make sure you put any money you save into the bank.Read the rest...

Recent studies show overall that colleges with the lowest price tags also have the lowest four-year graduation rates. Schools that top the list for four-year graduates also top the list for cost, competition, and prestige. The most successful graduation ratio belongs to Harvard, where 97% of students who enroll graduate on time.[1] Comparatively, schools that are easier to get into—and easier to pay for—more often than not round out the bottom of the graduate list with fewer than 60% of freshmen who graduate in four years.[2]Read the rest...

Always the bridesmaid and always broke? It is no wonder with the average bridesmaid spending close to $1,700 based on a 2010 study. Expenses including dresses, shoes, jewelry, travel, lodging, and the bridal shower can really add up. Of course, not all brides choose the most expensive of everything, but there is really no way to know when asked to be in a wedding.

When you accept, you are accepting not only the duty and responsibility, but the financial burden as well. While you may be more than willing to do these things for your friend, there is no reason to go into debt for a wedding that is not even yours. If you cannot afford it and you know it, say so politely. You may get an offer for help, but if not, walk away with your checkbook intact. Of course, if this is your sister asking you, saying no is a lot harder.Read the rest...

The discussion about moving in together before marriage or getting married and then moving in together is one of modern society. For many couples, the choice to move in together is partly based on the idea of saving more money by sharing expenses. While two people living in the same house is not the same as one person, by sharing the cost of rent, utilities, furniture and other similar expenses, two people living together ultimately can save more money.Read the rest...