Monthly Archives: July 2022

by Mike BrassfieldSenior WriterHere’s one of the mysteries of the modern workplace: What exactly is a “business casual attire” dress code?It’s becoming more common in an increasing number of offices and industries. In fact, for many businesses, it has become the norm. But what is it, exactly?The problem is, there’s not just one cut-and-dried definition that applies everywhere across the board. The answer is often, It depends on the office.

by Rachel Christian, CEPF®, Lisa McGreevy Quick Navigation Types of Travel Insurance Does Travel Insurance Cover Coronavirus? How Much Does Travel Insurance Cost? Is Travel Insurance Worth It? Where to Buy Travel Insurance Explore Your Options Before Buying Travel Insurance Travel Reward Credit Cards Travel planning is complicated. Between finding flight or train routes, arranging accommodations, locating someone to watch your pets and water your plants and the 10,000 other

by Robin Hartill, CFP®Senior EditorDave Ramsey doesn’t need a credit score. He says you don’t need one, either.The anti-debt crusader, who has an estimated net worth of at least $200 million, calls FICO scores the “I love debt scores.” He’s proud of the fact that he doesn’t have a credit score.Ramsey has inspired countless people to pay down debt — and we love that. But the truth is, he can

Real Answers for Life’s Money Challengesby Robin Hartill, CFP®Senior EditorI’ve been with my husband for 16 years and married for seven years. I’m 50 years old now, and I feel like I’m raising another child. I do everything: cook, clean, house repairs, while also raising my 5-year-old granddaughter. My husband makes very little money and is hardly able to come up with his share of rent. I work three jobs while

by Veronica Matthews, Nicole DowDon’t underestimate the money-saving might of a humble library card.You don’t have to be a bookworm to benefit from your local library’s offerings. Some library systems allow you to reserve free or discounted passes to local museums, zoos, aquariums and other arts and culture organizations like theaters and orchestras.Often, museum pass programs are offered in partnership with city level governance and are designed to allow free

by Tyler Omoth, Robert Bruce Though some still prefer the old-fashioned printed book, many people prefer the convenience and portability of audiobooks. But how do you get the audiobooks you want without paying a lot of money? There are a number of audiobook services available, but the options can be overwhelming. Finding the right audiobook service is a matter of finding the right one for how you like to read.

by Jen Smith, Rachel Christian, CEPF®If you’re confused and a little intimidated by personal finance and investing, you’re not alone.The good news is that investing doesn’t have to be difficult. There’s more resources out there than ever before.Learning from the experts is a great way to strengthen your financial life. It’s how average investors graduate to extraordinary investors.To save you time, we’ve compiled a list of the best investing books

by Timothy Moore, Kelly Gurnett Many personal finance blogs will tell you leasing a car is a bad move, but that’s not to say it may never make sense for you. Maybe you like the idea of not having to worry about increasing repair costs. Maybe you don’t want the hassle of selling a used car down the road. Heck, maybe you just like the idea of driving a shiny,

by Veronica Matthews, Nicole Dow Back-to-school season comes around the same time every year, but like the holidays, it has a tendency to sneak up on parents — and their bank accounts. With inflation and up-and-down gas prices, back-to-school is shaping up to be an even bigger budget challenge this year. According to Fortune Magazine, parents anticipate spending a whopping $661 on supplies, per child. The National Retail Federation estimates