We live in a world where the pressure to spend money is stronger than ever. Everywhere we go, we are surrounded by advertisements. Advertisers have strengthened their ability to make people want something, usually by making us feel like we need it. Sometimes the feelings we get after seeing ... [More]

Sometimes school activities can interfere with holding a part-time job, or maybe you’re simply not old enough to begin working yet. Whatever the obstacle, here are four realistic ways to make extra cash: 1) Winter weather brings excellent business opportunities. Go to every house ... [More]

Have you ever needed to purchase gifts when you didn’t have any idea what to buy? You could spend a long day at the mall buying gifts and then realize that you forgot a few people and have to make another trip out for more shopping. Doing a little planning before you hit the stores can save you time, frustration, and money. Hopefully these tips will help. [More]

A budget is a listing of your income and expenses with the goal of making your total income be equal to or greater than your total expenses. [More]

Learning to balance a checkbook and budget money are skills that you will need throughout your life. Using a debit card and managing your own money is the best way to learn this skill. [More]

In school, you probably set goals for yourself in academics and/or sports. This principal is also important for saving money. [More]

Have you ever created a budget? You may not have all of the expenses or income of an adult, but it is still important to get in the habit of creating a budget. [More]

When you have a full-time career someday, do you know where your money will go? Let’s say your household income is [More]