How To Save for Your Kid’s College Fund is a post originally published on: Everything Finance - Everything Finance - Its all about Money! Raising kids is expensive. On average, the expenses of one child from birth to age 17 add up to over $300,000, according to the latest data from The Brookings Institution. That doesn’t even account for the massive expense of postsecondary education. Having a college fund for kids is generally a surefire way to help transition your children to successful adulthood. Need to know how to save for your kid’s college fund?  The Cost of Going to College Accord ..read more

10 Best Rewards Credit Cards is a post originally published on: Everything Finance - Everything Finance - Its all about Money! Rewards credit cards come in many forms, making it more challenging to determine how they compare. They earn at different rates and reward you in different currencies, not to mention the rules that may come with earning or redemptions. But failing to choose one of the best rewards credit cards might mean leaving benefits and even cold, hard cash on the table. Here are our picks for the 10 best rewards cards. Chase Sapphire Preferred Card Chase Sapphire Preferred Card O ..read more

5 Tips For Being Content With Your Financial Situation is a post originally published on: Everything Finance - Everything Finance - Its all about Money! Money may not buy happiness, but it sure does impact our well-being. Financial stress is one of the leading causes of anxiety and depression in today’s society. Do you feel content with your finances? It’s essential to learn how to manage money and be content with your current financial situation. The concept of being content with our money may seem unattainable, but it’s not. In this blog post, we will discuss five tips for being content with ..read more

12 Tips to Family Travel With Family on a Budget is a post originally published on: Everything Finance - Everything Finance - Its all about Money! Family vacations often result in some of the best memories and a great time to bond, but trying to travel on a budget and plan an unforgettable family getaway creates enough pressure on its own. Couple it with attempts to keep costs down to make it kid and budget-friendly and it gets even harder.  Fortunately, no matter your clan size, you can travel far and spend less. Here are 12 tips to help you make the most of your family vacation without ..read more

How to Set Financial Boundaries for the Holiday Season is a post originally published on: Everything Finance - Everything Finance - Its all about Money! American consumers are expected to spend $1,530 this holiday season on gifts, travel and entertainment, according to PWC, 7 percent more than in 2022. Two in five (40 percent) of consumers are expected to spend more than they did last year. With the rise in the cost of almost everything, the holidays can be draining, both emotionally and financially. For those looking to budget for the holidays, this can be very difficult, especially if your f ..read more

6 Saving Strategies You May Not Have Tried Yet is a post originally published on: Everything Finance - Everything Finance - Its all about Money! Saving isn’t always easy, especially when money is tight, but it pays off over time. It’s especially useful to have a solid savings foundation to serve as a buffer against a potential recession or any form of emergency. In today’s article, we will examine a few saving strategies to help you hit your financial goals. So why is having a saving strategy important? A saving strategy is crucial for several reasons: Financial Security: A saving strategy he ..read more

HELOC vs. Home Equity Loan: Pros and Cons is a post originally published on: Everything Finance - Everything Finance - Its all about Money! A Home Equity Line of Credit, often abbreviated as HELOC, is a financial product that allows homeowners to access a line of credit using the equity they have built up in their homes as collateral. It is a type of second mortgage, with the primary mortgage being the first lien on the property. Have you had to decide between a HELOC and a home equity loan? Home Equity Loan, allows homeowners to borrow a fixed sum of money using the equity they have built up ..read more

7 Clever Ways to Make Extra Money For Christmas is a post originally published on: Everything Finance - Everything Finance - Its all about Money! With the holiday season just around the corner, many of us are already feeling the financial strain. Between buying gifts, holiday travel, and all the festivities, it can be tough to make ends meet. But don’t worry. There are plenty of clever ways to make extra money for Christmas so you can have a stress-free and enjoyable holiday season. Whether you’re looking for a seasonal side hustle or you just need some extra cash to pad your bank account, thi ..read more

10 Financial Life Lessons to Teach Your Teenagers is a post originally published on: Everything Finance - Everything Finance - Its all about Money! In a Teens & Personal Finance Survey done in February 2022, more than half (54 percent) of teenagers who responded to the report felt unprepared for financial life lessons they hope to have in adulthood. More than two-thirds (69 percent) said the rising costs of higher education have impacted their choice to attend college. The study also showed more than four in 10 teenagers (41 percent) were not receiving any financial literacy education in s ..read more

What Is Price Matching? Can You Save Money By Using It? is a post originally published on: Everything Finance - Everything Finance - Its all about Money! .The idea behind price matching is that retailers will match the price of a competitor’s product if a customer finds it for a cheaper price at another store. This helps retailers to maintain their competitiveness and attract price-sensitive customers. The practice of price matching is often used by big-box retailers such as Walmart, Target, Best Buy, and online marketplaces, but it can also be used by smaller independent retailers as well. Re ..read more