You can reduce your back-to-school stress and expenses by developing a budget prior to heading out to your local retailer, just as you would for holiday shopping. Planning in advance gives you time to shop for specific items you need at the right price.

Before heading off to college, young adults should have a basic understanding of money management. College may be the first time that they will be responsible for managing their own money. Even if Mom and Dad are still paying the bills, they will not be around to help make every day spending decisions. Overspending and poor use of credit while in college can have lasting effects on financial success after college. Talking to your children to help them develop a plan for handling money and expenses once they get to college is very important.

Fires, flooding, severe storms, earth quakes, tornadoes and hurricanes affect millions of American households every year. Failure to adequately prepare for these emergencies can result in a number of consequences. However, if you and your family experience one of these emergencies, proper planning and preparation will help you survive.

Buying in bulk can save you and your family valuable money. However, when done incorrectly, bulk buying has the potential to cost you money. Buying in bulk requires careful planning and budgeting to guarantee that you are getting the best savings while also avoiding waste.

We live in a fast-paced society and at the end of a long day it can be all too easy to make a habit of grabbing food to go. Remember that your children are watching the everyday choices the adults in their lives make. If Mom and Dad frequent the drive through, the children might think it’s a healthy habit too.

Do you ever wonder how someone can save that much at the grocery store? Although most of us will not be able to reduce our grocery bill to a few dollars, there are a few simple couponing strategies that we can use to stretch our grocery dollars.

When finances are tight, date nights may seem like more of a luxury than a necessity. Couples may find themselves eliminating their weekly or monthly date nights from the family budget to focus on children or other household expenses. However, taking care of your relationship by spending time with your spouse should be a top priority.

It is important to realize that Christmas is not the only expensive holiday in the next three months. Halloween ranks as the third most expensive holiday following Christmas and Valentine’s Day. This may be a surprise, since typically the holiday does not involve large gift giving or family events. There is no doubt that the Christmas holiday tends to be the biggest budget buster. Nonetheless, the prices of Halloween costumes, candy, and decorations do add up

Today's marketplace of goods and services recognizes the high value that individuals place on time, understanding that consumers will often pay more for convenience. Have you ever stopped to think about what you may be sacrificing in terms of cost, quality, or taste to save a few extra minutes?

Reintegration after deployment is a familiar term for military service members and their families. The transition process often presents a variety of challenges, including difficulties making readjustments back into life with families, jobs, and within the community. The American Red Cross has created a program to assist in helping to...

The convenience of online or cybershopping has a lot of appeal. Last year, consumers spent over $300 billion online, compared to $226 billion in 2012. As more and more purchases are made online these days, it’s important to know how to score the best deals. Today we discuss tips to save money when cybershopping!

o make the most of your pregnancy and the upcoming arrival of your baby, it is a good idea to make financial preparations your top priority. In this episode, we discuss financial considerations that you should keep in mind while preparing for the baby’s arrival.