by Rachel Christian, CEPF®Senior Writer Babysitting can be a great side hustle to earn quick money. But this popular child care job isn’t for everyone. You obviously need to love children — and have some real-life experience caring for them. Many people start their babysitting careers at a young age by watching their own siblings or family members. But the truth is you can make money babysitting at almost any
by Mike BrassfieldSenior WriterPrices keep rising and rising. Inflation is back with a vengeance. This is especially true at the grocery store, where we keep getting sticker shock at the checkout counter.Just look at the news headlines:Beef prices are surging worldwide, Reuters reports.As food prices continue to rise, beef and pork have surged out front, the Washington Post says.If you’re a steak lover, you might be out of luck. Just
by Rachel Christian, CEPF®Senior Writer Babysitting can be a great side hustle to earn quick money. But this popular child care job isn’t for everyone. You obviously need to love children — and have some real-life experience caring for them. Many people start their babysitting careers at a young age by watching their own siblings or family members. But the truth is you can make money babysitting at almost any
by Timothy MooreContributorPNC Financial Services may have a small geographic footprint, but it’s mighty when it comes to its assets.In fact, PNC bank, which only operates in 25 states and the District of Columbia, is ranked as the nine largest bank in the U.S. based on assets.While living in one of the states with physical branches is ideal for PNC customers, PNC does offer checking accounts and savings accounts to
by Jenna Limbach Is your neighborhood already getting blanketed with snow? If not now, will it be a winter wonderland sometime soon?If you have a snow shovel handy and don’t mind the cold, you could earn extra money shoveling snow for others this winter through Shovler, the Uber of snow removal apps.And with more than usual snow expected in the Pacific Northwest this winter, Shovler shovelers will find plenty of
by JoEllen Schilke This time of year brings a slew of our favorite holidays. While we get nostalgic about the decorations and New Years’ parties, what we really love is the food. Cookies, brisket, droolworthy mashed potatoes, spicy hot chocolate — they’re all important parts of the holiday season.Do you show love by making a ton of food for friends and family at this time of year? Does your neighborhood
Tracking expenses can help inform smart money management, ensuring you have clear oversight and control over your finances. While the thought of examining the money you spend may be daunting at first, this is one of the first steps in setting a monthly budget that works for you (i.e., one that covers your basic needs and wants without leaving you feeling like you’re living a life of denial).When setting up
A health savings account (HSA) can be a practical part of your comprehensive money management strategy. HSAs provide a secure place to keep pre-tax money and let it grow tax-free. You can later use the cash in your HSA account for qualified health care expenses.In addition to helping you save on medical costs, investing in an HSA can also benefit your finances in other ways. This article will provide an
by Robin Hartill, CFP®Senior EditorIf you have kids under 18, odds are that you’ve been getting an extra $250 to $300 per child each month, courtesy of the advance child tax credits that began in July. But that much-welcomed extra cash is about to end.The payments scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 15, will be the final round for the monthly child credits. In March 2021, President Joe Biden signed the $1.9
by Nicole DowSenior Writer The perfect holiday gift doesn’t have to be something you buy from the store, cover in wrapping paper and place under the tree. Giving friends and family members an experience gift is just as wonderful — and it’ll create memories that last far beyond the holiday season. Gifting experiences like concert tickets, a trip to a theme park or an overseas vacation, however, can get pricy.
