Many students have the benefit of gaining independence when they go off to college, but financial independence needs to be monitored closely. Tuition and housing are two major costs, but there are so many other ways college students can spend (and waste) money if they’re not paying attention. Awareness about how much certain things add [...]
Caught Broke Overseas: How to Replenish Your Travel Funds
Passport. Airline ticket. Foreign currency. Traveler’s checks. You have everything covered, right? But what if you run out of foreign currency? Or your kid gets sick and needs a doctor? Or you need to pay for damage to your rental car? Or you get robbed? Or the bed-and-breakfast you have your heart set on doesn’t [...]
How to Decompress Financially at the Eye of a Storm
When unfortunate events occur, they’re usually coupled with financial strain. Whether a natural disaster damaged your house or someone stole your car, many predicaments can leave you to deal with the financial and situational consequences. The important thing is that you don’t get overwhelmed, and we’ll explain how to do that. Stay Relaxed Having the [...]
