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A Must-Read on Surprise 401K Fees
Oh those nasty unexpected fees! G.E. Miller from 20-Something Finance has a new post up about fees that could be connected to your employer-sponsored 401k plan. He calls it “the dirty little secret of...
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Economic Expert Says Rise In U.S. Consumer Spending Can’t Be Sustained
An expert economist says we shouldn’t expect consumer spending to keep climbing as we move forward in the New Year. Martin Feldstein, the former chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers and...
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The Trouble With Saving Money in America
Americans don’t exactly have a great reputation when it comes to stashing money away in their savings accounts. During the height of the recession, the savings rate in the U.S. rose to 7.2%. But it...
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Your Tax Refund – Should You Save or Spend It?
If you’re like the typical American…you could be getting a check for more than $3,000 from Uncle Sam. That’s the average tax refund for 2011 and two-thirds of taxpayers around the country are getting...
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The Big Secrets Big Banks Won’t Tell You
Shhh! Be vewy quiet. We’re adding new banking fees to your account. Your bank is required to let you know about the fees you’re being charged – especially if you ask. But a study released this week...
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Americans Unprepared for Financial Emergencies
Forget about the roller coaster stock market for a minute. Forget about what’s going on with your 401k. Are you prepared to face a personal financial emergency today? Many Americans are living on...
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Saving Money – Another Way China Beats the US
It’s no secret that China is the United States’ biggest rival in the global economy – although the two countries are also closely tied through trade and China’s investment in U.S. treasuries. You...
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How to Deal With the Rising Cost of Raising Kids
Those rascally rugrats living in your home are eating up even more of your money these days! The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) says the cost of raising a child is up almost 40% over the past...
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The Gift of Money – Kids & Personal Finances
Writing personal checks for gifts over the holiday season can feel like a bit of a cop out. But when it comes to your kids, a gift of money could be the beginning of some very valuable lessons. 51% of...
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Teaching Kids to Value Frugality – 5 Ideas
In today’s economy being frugal isn’t just something you should be doing; it’s a necessity for many. It can be hard for people who have never cut coupons or shopped sales before to learn the art of...
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Could Consumption Tax Affect Income Inequality?
The tax filing deadline has come and gone (hopefully you made it). But there’s still a lot of tax talk going on. That’s because the Senate voted down a bill based on what President Obama dubbed the...
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How to Fight Off Personal Finance Zombies
Sometimes it really does feel like we’re on the brink of a financial zombie apocalypse. There’s the struggle to deal with the aftermath of the Great Recession, the frightening global economy and the...
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Getting in Shape for Financial Swimsuit Season
CheckAdvantage is happy to welcome a new writer to our personal finance blog. Grace Savides comes to us with a background in journalism and will be writing weekly blog round-ups along with other...
View ArticleHow to Save Money on Child Care This Year
If you’re both working part-time, getting affordable child care can be a nightmare. In fact, child care costs increased from $84 to $143 per week between 1985 and 2011. How do you keep those costs...
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How to Save for College–The Ultimate Guide
With tuition growing at an ungodly pace, paying for college has never been more difficult. Four year private college costs have more than doubled since 1980. Meanwhile, two year public colleges have...
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