MMI's recently released survey about kids showing that nearly 7 in 10 kids in America are asked to participate in fundraisers on behalf of their school or organization.
According to... Read more »
Ever wonder who, besides you, has access to your credit history? According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act, there must be a “permissible purpose” for someone to view your report. One of... Read more »
We’ve all heard the quote from Benjamin Franklin, “a penny saved is a penny earned.” This expression is even truer in today’s volatile economy. Wise financial planning encourages wise spending and saving... Read more »
Marketing to children is big business. It is estimated that companies are now spending over $15 billion annually on advertising that is directly focused on marketing to children. According to a recent... Read more »
Summer is a challenging time to occupy children who are too old to need full-time childcare, but too young to hold a “real” job. Instead of letting kids fill their hours playing... Read more »
There may be times when you do not receive a final billing from an insurance claim, you don’t receive the final reading of a utility account, or you are sure you have... Read more »
It’s common for people to refer to themselves or others as “in debt.”
“My brother is in debt.”
“More and more people are finding themselves in... Read more »
Lack of sleep, suppressed appetite, overeating, weight loss, and increased desire to be alone – these are all symptoms of stressed people. For many Americans, stress due to financial worries is very... Read more »
According to a recent APPA Pet Owners Survey, 62 percent of U.S. households own a pet and we will collectively spend an estimated $47.7 billion on our pets this year. Paying for all... Read more »
With swim suit season here, getting in shape is top priority for many people. Everywhere you turn, there’s an ad or article about weight loss or staying slim for summer. Here at... Read more »