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Financial Advice in the Dating World: Who Pays?

February 19th, 2015 by Yael Kent
Throughout human history, men have provided for the women. This trend is evident in all records of ancient hunting-gathering societies, so it is not likely to be circumvented any time soon. In evolutionary terms, the top indicator of being an alpha male has always been an ability to support and shelter women. And in more recent times, men have earned higher wages so as to “provide” for the family. In general, this is why men are expected to cover first date expenses.
 

Weekly Tip: Find out whether you are affected by the Obamacare Penalty.

Obamacare has been one of the central topics of Obama’s presidency. And now with the healthcare deadline approaching on February 15th, everyone is scrambling to apply and get covered. That’s because if you do not have a healthcare plan by the deadline, you will be charged a penalty when you file your income tax for 2015. 
 
Updated by Yael Kent on Fri, 2015-02-13 16:22

5 Ways You Can Save this Valentine's Day

February 12th, 2015 by Yael Kent

As Valentine's Day quickly approaches, it's a good time to start planning your night so that you can be one of the people saving money when all is said and done. Failure to plan out your night in advance can cost you big. You'll likely have to pay more to get flowers, you won't have the best selection of affordable restaurants and you might find yourself paying extra to get your special someone the gift she wants.

Do Your Emotions Regulate Your Money?

February 6th, 2015 by Yael Kent

What makes a shopper decide to buy one shirt over the other or a box of chocolates in addition to the fresh produce they planned to buy? Cravings and desires all stem from one thing: emotions. Emotions are defined as a 'natural instinctive state of mind deriving from one's circumstances, mood or relationships with other people.' Common emotions include fear, anger, sadness, joy, trust, surprise and anticipation. Each of these can affect the way you manage your money.

New Study Finds Big Gaps in College Graduation Rates for Rich and Poor

by on February 5, 2015

There has always been quite the dichotomy between the upper and middle class, and this was only reaffirmed by by the most recent study done by the University of Pennsylvania’s Alliance for Higher Education and Democracy and the Pell Institute for the Study of Opportunity in Higher Education. The study showed that the difference between the college graduation rates of the rich and the poor is staggering.
 

4 Reasons to File Your Taxes Now

February 4th, 2015 by Yael Kent

When tax time comes calling, you have the option of putting things off. You can procrastinate, treating your taxes like a paper from your high school days. Many financial experts, though, will tell you that this is precisely the wrong thing to do. There are many reasons why it makes good sense to file your taxes right now. From avoiding penalties to freeing up some of your mental energy for more important tasks, the benefits of filing now are many.

Will the US Dollar Equal the Euro in the Near Future?

January 30th, 2015 by Yael Kent

The American economy is rebounding quickly from the recession, while the currencies of many other countries remain stagnant. This can be seen in the relative value of different currencies. While the Euro and other currencies are not bouncing back, the US dollar is stronger than ever. In fact, there is speculation from top names such as Goldman Sachs and other top firms that the dollar may soon be equal in value to the Euro.

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How Much Is Your New Year’s Resolution Costing You?

January 16th, 2015 by Alice Bryant

Every year once the bills start coming in, the New Year's resolutions to save money, put money away for retirement and/or pay down your debt start to fall by the wayside. New bills, unexpected expenses and temptations are everywhere. Yes, you may want to "throw in the towel" and break your New Year's resolution. You may even be asking yourself why you made the resolution in the first place. The very first thing you should do before deciding to break your resolution is to ask yourself the following questions.

1 Million People Lose Food Stamps as Economy Gets Better

by on January 9, 2015

As the United States climbs back from the recession, food stamp requirements will begin to tighten. Previously, an adult was eligible for food stamps for only up to three months unless they were working or attending a job training program for a minimum of 20 hours a week. But during the economic recession, the three month food stamp limit was waived due to the surge in unemployment. Currently, 42 states still have either full or partial waivers in place. 
 

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