Posts by Michele Milz
How to Do Allowances Right
How to Do Allowances Right One of the best ways to ensure your children grow up financially fit is to give them practice managing money with an allowance. But what’s the best way to do an allowance? There are different theories on what works best. Ron Lieber, personal finance writer for The New York Times,…
Read MoreDitch Credit Card Debt for Good!
Ditch Credit Card Debt for Good! If you’ve struggled with credit card debt in the past, you know how difficult it can be to finally pay off your debts and regain your financial freedom. From now on, steer clear of the high-rate debt trap simply by following the steps below: Keep your credit cards at…
Read MoreTips to Avoid the Summer Slide
Tips to Avoid the Summer Slide No, we aren’t talking about an amusement park ride. The “summer slide” is all the progress kids lose during the summer months if they don’t keep their reading skills sharp. When it comes to reading skills, the old saying is true: If you don’t use it, you lose it!…
Read MoreProtect Your Online Banking Account
Protect Your Online Banking Account Although online banking is safe and secure, you should always take special care when banking online. Use these tips as a guide to ensure you are protecting your account: Choose a unique login When creating your account login, choose something that is unique and not easy to guess. Avoid your…
Read MoreDiscover the Power of Your Home’s Equity
Discover the Power of Your Home’s Equity With the equity you’ve built up in your home over the years, you could be sitting on a lot of money! With UNCLE’s low interest rates home equity lines of credit, you can put your home’s equity to work for you! Home Equity Lines of Credit (HELOC) Credit…
Read MoreTips for Spending Graduation Cash
Tips for Spending Graduation Cash You’ve survived four years of nose-to-the-grindstone studying, four years of ramen noodle breakfasts and four years of frantic, last-minute papers. Your family and friends are eager to celebrate your accomplishment, and one of the ways they know how to do that is with cash. It may seem crass to plan…
Read MoreMake Your Life Easier with P2P Payment Options
Make Your Life Easier with P2P Payment Options Sending money to friends and family is becoming a common necessity, whether you’re splitting the cost of a lunch tab, paying someone back for a shared birthday present, or even paying the babysitter. One of the fastest and easiest ways to do that is to send money…
Read MoreTips for Buying in a Seller’s Market
Tips for Buying in a Seller’s Market There’s no doubt the real estate market has been tough for buyers in recent years. With many people hoping to lock in still-low rates, house prices are on the rise and fewer homes are for sale. But there are a few simple things you can do to make…
Read MoreWedding or Bust – How to Save Money on Your Big Day
Wedding or Bust – How to Save Money on Your Big Day Weddings can be the best day of your life, but they can also be expensive. As you’re looking for ways to save and stay on budget, consider these tips. Focus on What’s Important to You As you become further entrenched in the countless…
Read MoreWant to Teach Your Kids About Finances? These Apps Can Help!
Want to Teach Your Kids About Finances? These Apps Can Help! April is Financial Literacy Month which is the perfect opportunity to teach your kids how to responsibly spend and save money. It’s important to teach kids about finances and the value of money management early on, but sometimes it’s hard to get them interested.…
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