Since the Recession hit in 2008, there has been a decline in credit card use by Americans, suggesting that the current state of the economy has made some more cautious about spending. At the same time, debt for college or car loans increased. Find out more by clicking here. Read More
Fun $ facts (as reported by moneyistheroot.com)
Did you know that a $1 bill will only last 18 months and a $5 bill for two years? Or that the dollar sign “$” has never appeared on any U.S. currency? Find out more fun facts about the original American currencies here! Read More
Suze Orman’s do’s and don’ts (as reported by Suze Orman via oprah.com)
In this article, Suze Orman, a best selling author, television host and one of America’s most popular financial advisers offers the “do’s and don’ts” on some of the biggest financial decisions people make, from car loans to college planning. To read Suze Orman’s helpful financial tips, click here! Read More
Four quick tips on saving money for young people (as reported by the Associated Press via nbcnews.com)
In this MSNBC article you’ll find 4 smart tips how to save your money, geared especially towards young adults. To read the tips, click here! Read More
Study shows less people living paycheck to paycheck (as reported by Chad Brooks via cnbc.com)
A recent study by CareerBuilder showed that fewer people are relying on their next paycheck to pay bills. Currently, 40% of Americans are living payday to payday, the lowest rate since the beginning of the recession. 23% of people never rely on their next check. The study reveled that women and people ages 45 and… Read More
Starting money lessons young (as reported by Daniel Bortz via USnews.com)
Daniel Bortz reports that parents should start to teach their children about money as early as possible, so they are raised to understand the value of money and how to handle it. He offers six ideas for making money fun for kids. Link to original story click here! Read More
32% of teens using a credit card (as reported by Caren Weiner Campbell via bankrate.com)
Teens are using credit cards at higher rates than ever, and with that high level of usage come significant risks. According to the Jump$tart Coalition, nearly 32% of high school students use a credit card either in their own name or in the name of a parent. If teens aren’t properly educated on using credit… Read More