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by Alex MahadevanData JournalistSummer is on its way. Wahoo!That also means it’s time to start planning affordable family nights, now that the kiddos are home and don’t have homework to worry about. But that seems to be getting harder and harder, especially with inflation raising the price of seemingly everything, including entertainment..That’s why you should consider the closest drive-in movie theater.Drive-ins aren’t merely a relic of the past — you

by Tiffany ConnorsEditor/WriterIf you think you can’t get financial aid for college because your parents make too much money, it’s worth your time to fill out the FAFSA, aka the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.Why?Eligibility for financial aid depends on a number of factors (we’ll explain in a minute), but families who assume their income is too high to qualify for need-based aid could be leaving a pile of

by Nicole DowSenior Writer You scour the internet for the best deals on flights and lodging when planning a trip. So don’t throw all your financial cares to the wind once you’re on vacation — particularly when it comes to putting food in your mouth. It can be easy to overspend on food when you’re away from home. You’ve got to eat, and food just seems to be more expensive

Real Answers for Life’s Money Challengesby Robin Hartill, CFP®Senior EditorMy son and daughter-in-law got married in a courthouse and then later went to some island to have a wedding ceremony just for them. After they got home, my new daughter-in-law set up a reception where the bride got 25 people and the groom got 25 people to attend. So a lot of my son’s relatives did not get invited. A few

by Whitney HansenContributor When you hear the name “Discover,” you probably think of a shiny blue Discover Credit Card. That’s understandable, as the Discover Card is one of the largest credit card issuers in the United States with approximately 57 million credit card holders. But Discover didn’t stop with just credit cards. The financial services giant got into virtual banking with Discover Bank, an online bank that offers checking, savings

by Robert BruceSenior WriterEdFinancial is a federal student loan servicer that works with the U.S. Department of Education to manage and process federal student loans. EdFinancial has been in the student loan industry for more than 30 years.Headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, EdFinancial is one of eight student loan servicers who partner with the federal government. The other servicers include Aidvantage (formerly Navient), FedLoan Servicing, Great Lakes, MOHELA, Nelnet, ECSI and

by Brynne ConroyContributorLooking for ways to make money remotely? How about a side hustle that could turn into a full-time business?You might want to consider reselling sneakers. Not used sneakers from the dark reaches of your closet, but new or gently used shoes that you buy for a bargain and then sell for more using handy apps. Bryson Honjo is a sneaker reseller, owner of United Hawaii and star of

by Michael ArchambaultSenior Writer Let’s be honest, there is nothing better than ordering food from your couch and having it delivered directly to your front door. But services such as Grubhub, DoorDash and Uber Eats can cost you a pretty penny for food, especially with delivery fees. There are a few tips and tricks to save money when ordering from a food delivery service, so you can enjoy that Thai

by Brynne Conroy, Adam Hardy Employers of a certain size, by law, have to offer health insurance to full-time workers. But some employers extend coverage to part-timers, too. The Affordable Care Act, commonly known as Obamacare, defines “full time” as 30 hours or more per week. That’s right — 30, not 40. “That definitely doesn’t sync up with common usage,” David Frazzini, a partner and health benefits expert at the

by Veronica MatthewsContributor Gas prices seem to be going in only one direction these days — up. With prices at record highs, you’re probably feeling pain at the pump. Need ways to alleviate the agony of watching the meter rise? We’ve got you covered. The best part: You can save on gas while doing something most of us do every week. That’s right! Head to the grocery store and ease