Every 20-something dreams of the empowering feeling of renting their own apartment. While the prospect of moving out may seem daunting, it’s a significant step toward personal growth and responsibility. With your own place, you gain control over your bills and rent, marking a new level of financial independence.
In these economic times, money seems tighter than ever. Debt is rising, and savings are shrinking. And as a result, many have found themselves buried under a pile of unpaid bills and IOUs. If you find yourself in this situation, or even if you are financially healthy and interested in increasing your wealth, here are twenty-five practical ideas for you:
Decorating my home for each season is one of my favorite things to get me into the spirit of the upcoming seasonal activities. Fall, in particular, is one of my favorite seasons to decorate for because it gives such warm and cozy vibes.
However, incorporating new seasonal styles and décor pieces into your home at each season change can be expensive. And, of course, with styles changing all the time, last year's trends are rarely still in style, making you feel like you have to go out and buy more to keep up.
This year, I decided to try decorating my home for fall with easy-to-find items from local thrift stores. In doing so, I found great pieces that can be reused each year and for multiple seasons, depending on how I style and mix and match them. Below are some of the items that I was on the hunt for:
Topics: Personal Finance, Seasonal
Credit cards are a valuable financial tool for both individuals and businesses–but they come at a price.
Topics: Coastal Carolina University
This Saturday, the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers will have their first home game of the 2024 football season. As an alumnus of the university and a huge college football fan, I've been waiting for this moment since our last season ended.
Topics: Coastal Carolina University
It’s a tough reality of living in a computer-driven world: scams will always find their way into popular technologies. Digital payment apps are no exception. With their use becoming increasingly a part of our everyday life, knowing the steps for safeguarding your information and maintaining control of your money is essential.
The start of the new school year can be exciting for kids. They get a new teacher, start seeing their friends again daily, and get all new clothes and supplies. However, beginning a new school year is also a big change and may require a bit of an adjustment period.
Topics: Personal Finance, Home, Life & School
If you’ve procrastinated over doing your child’s back-to-school shopping because inflation has made the task seem about as fun as a trip to the dentist, you might be in luck. That’s because waiting until after the summer back-to-school sales may help you save. Below you’ll learn why and get some additional tips for making your shopping experience as joyful as graduation day.
Topics: Personal Finance, Seasonal
With the start of a new school year right around the corner, it's time to start filling the cart with back-to-school items. If the rows and rows of school supplies at Walmart and Target haven't already sucked you in, then Tax-Free Weekend is the perfect time to grab some of the key items on your list.
Topics: Home, Life & School, Seasonal
There is no better time of year to live at the beach than the summer. I love spending time outside by the ocean or the river and soaking up the UV rays, with sunscreen, of course.
Topics: Personal Finance, Home, Life & School, Seasonal
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