Income-based student loan repayment programs can help graduates with low-income and high loan balances. Young people entering college are the least experienced with money but the...
Growing plants and animals can be fun, but it does take space. Interestingly, in communities throughout the country, new space is emerging. Small stores are disappearing,...
The sea of inappropriate content available on the internet makes it incredibly difficult for parents to ensure that their children are staying safe while they are...
Senior drivers or people with limited mobility need cars with particular features that make driving easier and more comfortable. Among the features seniors should look for...
My wife and I have experienced some life challenges that left us with credit card debt. We are thinking of refinancing. What are our options? You...
Seniors are undeniably better drivers — even up to age 85 — than teenagers, but seniors also face unique problems with driving as they age. Since...
There was a time when Grandma always lived at home and maybe we like to think it was like life with The Waltons where mom and...
Weak signal and dead zones inside a large home or awkwardly shaped apartment can be remedied quickly, if a little expensively, with a mesh Wi-Fi system,...
Elder orphans — aging people with no spouse or children — are a rising population in the world. Currently 19 percent of women ages 40 to...
New research is showing that the length of time that a student spends studying for their tests is not as important as the methods they are...
Are your kids avid gamers? Obviously, encouraging them to spend the summer months in front of a television or computer screen isn’t a wise idea. After...
Conceived in the 18th century, kindergarten (literally meaning garden of children), is a child’s first contact with organized education. But parents might wonder: Is my child...
Isn’t it great to kick back at home? In truth, you don’t have to look beyond your own backyard to have the time of your life this...
Parents are increasingly turning to expensive Parent PLUS loans to bridge the gap between the cost of their children attending college and the amount of money...
Summer is the season of fun! Make sure your kids follow proper safety measures to avoid any unfortunate scenarios that could put a damper on vacation...
It happens all the time: after a few days of summer vacation, the end-of-school high wears off and your kids find themselves feeling bored at home...
Hackers can and do hack into baby monitors using them to play loud music, sounds, or just watch your baby in your house, according to Makeuseof.com....
Easy summer storm tip For summer storms and winter snows, losing power means you might not have water. Keep five gallons of water in rotation throughout the...
Video games have evolved over the years from solitary sources of entertainment to connected online communities that some parents are now viewing as a positive way...
In May, we are excited about the colors of our perennial gardens, now just hinting at their summer glory. But while you plan for summer, don’t...
Credit cards declined more frequently in 2017 Twelve percent or 26 million people had either a credit or debit card declined last year in the U.S.,...
According to the Wall Street Journal, the near doubling of the standard deduction in the recently passed tax bill changed the way many people are handling...
Recent data from the Internal Revenue Service shows that the average individual tax refund in 2016 was about $3,050 and, depending on how the recipient chooses...
American homeowners have finally recovered from the Great Recession and a recent study from Black Knight Data and Analytics shows that homeowners now have access to...
Finding the right gift for a loved one can be a difficult task, but The Simple Dollar recommends sticking to local, handmade, practical, and durable gifts...
Parents in modern society are struggling with the answer to when or if they should let their children have a smartphone, but recent research from Influence...
It is more important to securely fund retirement accounts than to save heavily for a child’s college education, according to USA Today. This might sound selfish...
One minute you are holding your kid’s hand, and the next, he’s gone. At a crowded theme park, jostling crowds or just a busy kid can...
As people age, it is not uncommon for them to need extra medical supervision as well as help with day-to-day tasks around the house to keep...
If you buy flour in December for special baking, you will probably have some left over in February. The good news is that, if you’ve stored...