Children are increasingly becoming dependent on TV, game consoles, or other electronic devices for entertainment. Summer break often means they’ll spend more time in front of a screen. To get your kids outside in a healthy,
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If a large amount of debt is eating up your disposable income each month, or if you need cash to remodel your kitchen--or to buy a new car--a home equity loan might be your best bet.
With a home equity loan, you borrow a lump sum of money repayable over a fixed term, usually 5 to 15 years, giving you the security of a locked-in rate and a consistent monthly payment. Plus, there's also a tax advantage. Unlike almost any other consumer loan type, the interest on a home equity loan is likely to be tax-deductible ($50,000 if married filing separately).
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Most teenagers have big dreams. Some dream of owning a car, traveling, or starting a business. Many plan on attending college. All those dreams require cash. So how do you turn that dream into reality? Be a dream achiever and start saving your money.
Think: $1.67 a day!
If you're 13 years old and you save $50 every month until you're 18, you'll have $3,000.
According to the National Retail Federation, the average American household spends $688 on back-to-school shopping -- 64% of it is spent on clothing and electronics. Here are 10 ways to save this fall and throughout the year.
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You want your house to last forever, but some parts of a house are going to fail. The Study of Life Expectancy of Home Components from the National Association of Home Builders gives a picture of when you can expect home components to need replacement.
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