The summer is coming to a close and the 2012-2013 school year is upon us. The seemingly endless list of school supplies and clothes has to be handled now. It’s time to get the backpack and supplies. The kids need new clothes and shoes. This year the average family with students from Kindergarten to …
The Consumer Distress Index, published by CredAbility, found that the average U.S. household is under less financial stress these days, most likely due to factors such as added jobs and the mild winter weather this year. Overall, U.S. households scored 69.9 out of 100 points, with a score under 70 indicating a state of financial …
Five million young adults are currently living with their parents, according to the Census Bureau – an astounding one in eight 25- to 34-year-olds. But it’s no wonder: Unemployment for people in their early twenties now touches 14%, vs. the national average of 8.5%. New grads are having a harder time finding first jobs, and …
According to this year’s National Retail Federation holiday survey, the average American will spend just over $700 this season on gifts, cards, decorations, and more. This is one time when you want to be below average — way below. In fact, if you are in debt, just say no to gift buying this holiday. There …
I remember, as a child, watching people carve Halloween pumpkins. It was a struggle to cut out the small triangular features with an unwieldy kitchen knife. We didn’t always manage to get the teeth going in the right direction, and some of these jack-o’-lanterns were decidedly more successful than others. Thankfully, there are now tool …
