While most people would agree that “leaving the world a better place than we found it” is a worthy goal, many find that it’s not the easiest task to accomplish. Aside from adhering to the “reduce, reuse, recycle” mantra, are there ways your money can help achieve this...
The best part of Financial Independence Day? You get to pick your date! But, what does it mean to be financially independent? In its simplest form, financial independence is the liberty to live as you want, free of financial limitations that would otherwise influence...
With warmer temperatures arriving, many of us start dreaming of getting away. When you picture yourself on vacation free from everyday stress, money is the last thing you want to worry about. Airfare is one of the largest vacation expenses, particularly for...
What does the price of corn have to do with your costs at the gas pump? A lot, as it turns out. The surging price of corn hit another milestone on last month as the cost of global commodities continues to inflate. The contracts for July corn...
Now that spring is here, many of us are thinking about (or putting off) spring cleaning. Don’t forget to spring clean your finances, too! Now is a great time to request your annual credit report. Thoroughly review the report to make sure you recognize all...
What Is Inflation? Inflation is defined as an upward movement in the average level of prices. Each month, the Bureau of Labor Statistics releases a report called the Consumer Price Index (CPI) to track these fluctuations. It was developed from detailed expenditure...
