Online companies and independent entrepreneurs are steadily increasing the array of things consumers can rent instead of buy. Most often the rental period is flexible and renting will usually save money.
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If the cost of after-school activities concerns you, consider these ways to make them more affordable.
Recent data from the Census Bureau reveals that an estimated 7.8% of U.S. workers work more than one job, up from 6.8% in 1996.
Last year, the National Retail Federation estimated that parents would spend a record average of $789.49 doing back-to-school shopping for children in elementary, middle or high school and about $1,059.20 shopping for college-aged kids. That’s a lot of money for pencils and glue (and Macbooks).
With apologies to anyone who wants to test-drive now and ask questions later, here are seven questions advisors suggest you ask yourself before deciding how much car you can afford.
Sometimes the summer heat is so intense, ceiling fans won’t cut it and you just have to run the air. Check out the tips below keep your thermostat and power bills lower.
Nothing ruins a car trip more than being asked “Are we there yet?” a half dozen times before even reaching your halfway mark.
The conventional advice for how much money you should have saved in your emergency fund used to be three to six months worth of living expenses.
Desperate restaurant chains looking to hire thousands of employees are offering higher wages, signing bonuses and referral bonuses. McDonald’s announced it’s raising pay at corporate-owned stores for existing and new employees to $11 to $17 an hour for entry-level positions and $15 to $20 an hour for shift managers. It wants to hire 10,000 people.
While some families feel safer reuniting for Mother’s Day this year with vaccination programs rolling out across the country, others are still keeping their distance as they wait for everyone to get shots.
When it comes to selling your old records to make extra cash, don’t get your hopes up. And know this: Condition matters most. Frank Sinatra matters least.
Have you ever stared into the depths of your closet and thought: “I have absolutely nothing to wear?” Time to enter the world of upcycling.
Numerous hospitals dedicate entire divisions to studying sleep — and they’re willing to pay you several thousand dollars just to watch you nap.
A number of factors dictate what happens to debt when you die, including whether anyone co-signed on the loan, if the debtor had assets at death and what type of debt they held. The laws also vary from state to state.
Even if you buy most of your food at the grocery store, there’s a good chance you’re still spending more than necessary.