Budgeting and saving
Making the Grade: Test Your Knowledge of Key College Planning Facts
The latest report on college costs published by the College Board brought some good news: The increases in tuition and fees for the 2014-2015 academic year were lower than the average annual increases in the past 30 years across all sectors included in the study. Yet even though college price increases are not accelerating, the…
Read MoreWhere You Live Matters: Counting the Cost of Long-Term Care
It probably comes as no surprise that the cost of long-term care services — including nursing homes, assisted-living facilities, and home-based care — continues to rise steadily across the country. Among the various services tracked by Genworth’s annual Cost of Care Survey, home-based care costs are rising at a slower pace than other forms of…
Read MoreYour Dollar at Work — 12 Months of Smart Savings Tips
Make 2015 “the year of the dollar” by trying some of these smart saving and spending tips all year long. January — After-Christmas sales are a great way to stock up on holiday-themed products such as wrapping paper, candles, cards, and decorations. Most retailers reduce prices on these items by 50% or more. But don’t…
Read MoreMoney-Saving Tips That Work Wherever You’re Traveling
Want to know how to find great deals on accommodations and travel by air, boat, car, etc.? Want tips for living large on a small budget? Want the secrets to staying a step ahead of the tourist hordes and to avoiding paying tourist prices? Ready to make your next trip not just truly memorable, but…
Read MoreWhen It Comes to Saving Money, the Future is Now
To spend our money today or to save it for tomorrow? It’s a question many of us grapple with everyday. There are plenty of reasons people prioritize spending over saving. For one, “they have immediate needs to meet, and things come up, like emergencies, that require them to spend,” explains Renee Porter-Medley CFP®, a senior…
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