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When to Book Your Summer Vacation Flights

Summer vacations are what many people and families look forward to all year. There is something about the warm weather that makes people ready to book a flight to a tropical island or another country. However, booking summer vacation flights can be quite expensive, especially during the summertime. Airline companies are extremely smart, and they […]

What Not to Do During a Recession

Once the economy shut down due to the Coronavirus, the United States quickly dove into a recession. Millions of people lost their jobs, people stopped spending money, and no one was traveling. These economic issues have made many people feel nervous about their finances. They are unsure of what to spend money on, what to […]

5 Retirement Savings Myths

Retiring is something that every United States worker hopes to do. In fact, it is seen as an accomplishment after completing a long and successful career. But, unfortunately, there are many misconceptions about retiring. Specifically, there are many misconceptions about saving for retirement. This is due to the widespread misinformation about different plans, individual situations, […]

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Tips to Help Recover From a Job Loss

With the economy shutting down because of the coronavirus, unfortunately, millions of Americans lost their jobs. Thankfully, the economy is getting up and running again. However, many people are still left without a job. Recovering from a job loss can feel like an anxiety-inducing and stressful process, which is why many people put it off. […]

Inexpensive Home Improvements That May Raise the Value of Your House

People across the world have been spending more time at home to practice self-isolation. This has given people an excellent opportunity to do some home improvements. Thankfully, home improvements are a great way to stay busy all while being in the safety of your own home. Although many home improvement projects can be very expensive, […]

Free Indoor Kids Activities You Can Do From Home

With people trying to stay home as much as possible, it can be a challenge to keep kids preoccupied. Most schools have gone to distance learning, which means kids do not have a designated place to get all of their energy out. This can pose a problem if you are trying to stay productive working […]

How the Coronavirus Can Impact Your Finances

In the United States, the coronavirus has had a significant impact on people over the last few weeks. From grocery store shortages to sparking a potential recession, the coronavirus has affected people in many ways other than health concerns. One of the most prominent impacts of the coronavirus is the economic downturn it has caused. […]

How to Help Minimize the Impact of an Economic Downturn

Unfortunately, economic downturns are very common, and generally expected. Whether the economic downturn is caused by a pandemic or a normal recession, there are some ways to help minimize its impact. Below are some helpful tips to help you stay as financially stable as possible. Avoid Using Your Emergency Fund As you may know, at […]

Common Financial Mistakes Among Police Officers

Everyone makes some financial mistakes, big or small, at some point in their career. Knowing the most common financial mistakes in your line of work can help you improve your own financial habits. For police officers specifically, below are the most common financial mistakes we have seen made. Eating Out When Working Most police officers […]

Financial Habits Teachers Should Have

Financial habits are very important to adopt for people in any line of work. However, teachers should pay close attention to their financial habits to help better their future. It can be difficult to get promotions and pay increases as a teacher due to limited upper-level positions. So, it is important for teachers to work […]