As Spring Break quickly approaches Northwest Arkansas students, we took a look at the best places, traveling tips and how to save money to make the week the best you can. According to Trip Savvy, the top five Spring Break destinations or trips are: Orlando, Washington D.C., a family cruise, the U.S. Virgin Islands and […]
It’s difficult to put a vacation-saving strategy together without knowing exactly where you want to go and what kinds of experiences you’d like to enjoy when you get there. For example, a week at the beach is going to be less expensive than a week at a popular theme park. As you think about that, […]
Life is full of ‘what if?’ situations, so the best thing to do is to prepare for those situations! Nobody likes being caught unaware, panicking during a financial emergency with no back up plan to lift themselves out of debt. Well, that’s what an emergency fund is for, but they aren’t just for homeowner use. […]
In our financial lives, one of the most basic planning tools is the trusty emergency fund—that cash sitting in the bank that helps you feel safe and secure each night. You know, that money you’ve been setting aside “just in case.” You do have that fund, don’t you? Well, if you don’t, you’re not alone. […]
Getting the best college education for the price for your son or daughter is no easy prospect. With private tuition averaging $33,480 annually and state schools topping out at $9,600 a year, it makes sense to think carefully about what you are buying and how much you will pay for it. For some, it means […]
The business you start because you feel passionate about it is the same business that can burn you out and cause you to feel resentment if you don’t know what to watch out for. Jeff is mechanic because he loves cars. He owns a garage, which he started because of this love for cars. However, […]
One question you should ask once you start making money no matter how little should be about savings. Savings is so important to your life but many of us seem to ignore it perhaps because we don’t know how far savings can go to save us from unforeseen issues. Your saving habit says a lot […]
Saving money, improving your financial life, and building wealth. These are the goals of “America Saves Week.” This morning we want to highlight 5 goals to help you reach your savings goals. 1. Save Automatically Save automatically through a monthly transfer from checking to savings, ideally soon after you are paid. What you don’t see, […]
FARGO — Picture this: Your coworker Jill is loudly talking about her upcoming trip to Jamaica. You sigh and listen politely while silently wondering how she can afford a beach getaway while you are resigned to a “staycation” under your infrared lamp. Fargo natives Nick Serati and Jared Kamrowski of ThirftyTraveler.com want others to learn […]
When it comes to spring cleaning you may want to clean out a closet or rearrange your garage, but you also may want to tidy up your debt. “You really want to jealously guard your credit rating in 2018,” AskTheMoney.com’s Lynette Khalfani-Cox told FOX Business’ Maria Bartiromo on “Mornings with Maria.” Debt plays a large […]
Many patients are seeing huge price jumps in the cost of prescription drugs. Federal lawmakers are considering measures to combat the rising drug prices, but some places are finding small solutions on the state level, Montana included. “So as of Jan. 1, Montana passed a law that allows pharmacists to talk to their customers about […]
It is that time of the year when many people are working hard at their New Year’s resolutions, such as losing weight, cutting down on carbs, limiting alcohol intake, saving money, letting go of toxic relationships, becoming a better person – the “fresh start” list goes on. Often, these resolutions last only a month, then […]
