How to Stand Out in an Entry-Level Role
If you find yourself at the bottom of the food chain at work, there may not seem to be a clear path for moving up. You’re new and learning the ropes, so the responsibility you have reflects that. The...
View ArticleDon’t Get Stung by the Grandparent Scam
Con artists aren’t playing fair. As phones across America ring off the hook, thieves are doling out a double whammy stealing both seniors’ money and preying on their emotions. Organized teams of crooks...
View Article3 Money Lessons From Around the World
Americans love their McMansions and credit cards, but many people in other countries spend, save and manage money much differently. Here’s a look at some of the attitudes and approaches we can learn...
View ArticleHow to Enjoy Rome on a Budget
Many European destinations pose a challenge to budget travelers, and Rome is no exception. The capital city of Italy, Rome has been described as one of the birthplaces of Western civilization, and it...
View Article5 Mistakes Holiday Shoppers Make
Buying holiday gifts can be expensive and stressful. With pressure to get all of the gifts bought and beautifully wrapped in time for the holidays, we don’t always make the best purchases. Here’s a...
View ArticleCould the Grinch Steal Santa's Identity?
You may be surprised to discover that Santa could find himself among the nearly 16.6 million Americans who sadly count themselves among the ranks of victims of identity theft, according to numbers...
View ArticleHow to Make 2015 Your Most Awesome Year Yet
Around this time each year, we commonly hear people making New Year’s Resolutions. The beginning of a new year can be a great time to start fresh and improve areas of your life. But resolutions are...
View Article5 Tips for End-of-Year Charitable Giving
As the year draws to a close and Americans gather to celebrate the holidays, December is typically the time when charities get the highest volume of donations. The National Philanthropic Trust reports...
View ArticleIs Your Credit Score Making You Sick?
Your credit score is widely regarded as the primary indicator of your financial health by illustrating years’ worth of your financial decisions. The higher those three little digits soar, the healthier...
View ArticleA Budget Traveler’s Guide to Florence
I studied abroad in Florence in 2006 and returned for a brief stay in 2013. Like Rome, Florence is a high-demand tourist destination, which means it’s quite expensive to visit. It’s difficult to save...
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