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By one estimate, babies cost their parents about $15,000 in their first year of life. For such small beings, babies require a lot of stuff. Even new parents who choose to take a minimal route when it comes to outfitting the nursery and their new arrival still have to cope with buying the basics. Babies […]

One of the biggest financial stories over the past decade has been the rise of digital wallets. At first, digital wallets took off in popularity in other parts of the world but lagged in the United States. Younger consumers were the first to start using them, but it wasn’t until the pandemic that Americans started […]

Almost everyone I know is busy making summer travel plans. After all, summer is a great time to travel: The kids are out of school, and the weather is glorious. Many of us felt like we couldn’t travel, at least not the way we wished to, in the past couple of years, so it makes […]

Everyone loves summer vacations, but going on vacation can be costly. Considering that the price of gas and food has risen from last year and the cost of airline tickets is up more than 30%, vacationing will be even more expensive this summer. Many families will be embracing the staycation, but with the rising prices […]

Summer is kicking off at a time when inflation is near 40-year highs. Families are feeling the pinch at the gas pump, at the grocery store, and when they open their utility bills. Summer is wonderful, of course, but for many of us, summer is already a time of high electric bills. In some areas […]

Studies show that Americans typically spend about 40% of their income on housing costs. People paying a mortgage each month aren’t surprised by this number: We all know what a bite housing costs can take out of our monthly budgets! People often think that once they sign the mountain of documents at closing, their mortgage […]

Deciding on health care coverage is complicated. Is the prescription you take covered? What about your favorite doctor? There’s also a seemingly endless amount of acronyms. For example, do you know the difference between an FSA and an HSA? What you should know is that an HSA can be used to save you money on […]

Most people find they need a bank account in order to function successfully in today’s world. For example, many employers no longer offer paper checks, so employees either have to have a bank account or use a payroll debit card of their employer’s choosing. Some utilities no longer have offices, meaning all payments have to […]

Americans spend a lot of money on transportation. In fact, for the average household, transportation costs make up the second-biggest spending category in their budget. Only housing and housing-related costs take a bigger bite out of the average budget. We spend more on getting around than we spend on food! Transportation costs include buying, maintaining, […]

Everyone has their own reasons for wanting to work out more. Perhaps you’re ready for a beach vacation, your doctor had concerns at your last physical, or there’s a family event on the horizon and you want to look great in the photos that will inevitably end up on social media. Whatever your reasons are, […]