by Tiffany ConnorsStaff WriterThe holidays are for making memories.But there’s one memory you don’t need: Credit card bills reminding you that you overspent on gifts and parties and decorations and everything else. To ensure you don’t start 2022 under a new pile of debt, we have tips to help you avoid overspending this holiday season. It’s easy to get caught up in the spirit of the season. Check out these tips
by Quinten Plummer Think you live in a safe neighborhood? Whether it’s a result of dropping your guard in familiar territory or inevitable due to frequency, most car accidents tend to happen within just a few miles of home.You don’t have to be near your house for an accident to hit close to home, in another sense. We all know how much a fender bender can ruin your day. But
by Quinten Plummer You can’t prevent every pause and slowdown in your business, so you build plans A, B and even C to keep operations running at normal levels as much as possible. But one key element organizations often overlook in business continuity planning is recruitment.The right recruiter can help you minimize the impact of employee turnover and can help your organization ramp up productivity after being hit by layoffs.A
by Nicole DowSenior WriterStuffing cash in an envelope in lieu of buying a gift often gets a bad rap.But let’s be real: Who couldn’t use some extra cash? You’ve never heard of anyone trying to return a cash gift because it wasn’t their size or didn’t suit their taste.And giving money doesn’t have to be impersonal or boring if you use one of these fun money gift ideas. Stop stressing
by Kiara Taylor Several fintechs and neobanks have recently launched new financial apps for kids and other products that are specifically designed to teach lessons in managing money.The idea is simple: teach kids about money so they can be financially literate throughout adulthood. Their financial education is the goal but the beauty is that parents can also learn to manage money and ramp up their own financial skills as they
by The Penny Hoarder Staff Chances are, you probably play some sort of game on your phone in your down time. Maybe you’re a Solitaire kind of person. Maybe you have more fun with a classic bubble-shooter type of game.Either way, your gaming skills could earn you some serious prizes this holiday season.Not only could you win up to $83 per win playing Solitaire Cash or Bubble Cash, but between
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
