One of the best gifts you can give to your children is to help them become financially savvy. While history, math, and English classes at school will help give your children an overall education, don’t expect the school system to teach your children what productive money management means. Instead, you as a parent can take on the role of financial teacher to your children. By … [Read more...]
Winnie Sun on Getting a Jumpstart on Investing
Like many of the world’s most successful people, Winnie Sun’s road to prosperity started off with a major challenge. A few months before Winnie was supposed to start classes at a prestigious university her parents were forced to declare bankruptcy. The couple, who'd immigrated from Taiwan before Winnie was born, had always worked hard and been great savers–Winnie estimates … [Read more...]
5 Tips for Saving Money with Coupons
Coupons have been in use for over 100 years, ever since Coca-Cola first issued them to build brand awareness and encourage consumers to select their products over the competition. Today, couponing remains a popular way for manufacturers and retailers to promote customer loyalty, but it’s also an excellent way for shoppers to save money on nearly everything they buy. If … [Read more...]
[ VIDEO ] Smart Ways to Keep More Cash in Your Pocket
Wondering where all your money’s going? Even small changes in your daily routine can have a big impact when it comes to finances. Watch as Marsha Barnes of The Finance Bar shares 3 simple tips that could help save you a ton of money: Looking for more small changes you can make to keep more cash in your pocket? Try picking up one of Green Dot’s 5% Cash Back Visa Debit Cards! … [Read more...]
[ VIDEO ] See How Your Money’s Doing With This Midyear Checkup
You set New Year Resolutions at the start of the year, but how often do you really follow up and check on your progress? Have you hit the goals you set? Are you on track? Do you have a backup plan ready in case you need to make changes to the original goals? Follow along as Marsha Barnes of The Finance Bar asks a few important questions to help guide your midyear … [Read more...]