Can You Really Get a Full Ride to College Anymore?
A full ride to college sounds like a dream come true. You wouldn’t have to worry about tuition, books, and room and board. Or would you? According to a MarketWatch article - “The end of the full college scholarship?”— the definition of a full ride scholarship may be a...
Attention Illinois Students and Educators: Scholarships Available
The Illinois Jump$tart Coalition (ILJC) has scholarships available for educators and students. The Mission of the Illinois Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy is to be a catalyst for enhancing the financial capability of young people through advocacy,...
Don’t Be Afraid to Spend Your Money – Enjoy Life!
It’s a balancing act! Spend less than you earn. Plan for tomorrow. What about today? You have to enjoy the now too. The truth is some of us have become such heavy savers that we forget to live a little. Don’t be so frugal that you put your desires on the backburner...
Floyd Mayweather Stashes 123 Million in a Single Bank Account
Floyd Mayweather is one of the most business savvy athletes in the world of sports. Forbes listed Mayweather as the “World’s Highest Paid Athlete” earning $85 million. That’s why they call him “Money.” According to ESPN writer Tim Keown’s feature article, Mr. Money...
What is Student Loan Default? Why You Should Care…
Make no mistake about it - What you don’t know can hurt you! Every year millions of college students take out student loans to fund their college education. In fact, the average college graduate owes nearly $27,000 in student loan debt. But do we really understand...
A New Way to Save Money on Hotels
Most people look online for low priced hotels. There are so many travel websites out there—it can make you dizzy! Still savvy people are out there online scouring the Web to find rock bottom prices. I don’t know about you, but for me gone are the days of just showing...
Lindsay Lohan on Money – “I wasted so much…”
Oprah’s Next Chapter with Lindsay Lohan shed light on the struggles of the famous child star. It was a great interview! Lindsay was very open and candid about her life. And Oprah asked the questions that people really wanted to know. We always hear about the...
Traveling Abroad – Don’t forget this!
Summer’s the perfect time to travel. Everyone wants to have fun in the sun. It doesn’t matter when you decide to travel abroad—this little mistake could cost you big time. Whether you’re heading to European destinations, safaris in Africa or my dream vacation in New...
Credit Problems? Get the Credit You Deserve
It’s time for you to get the credit you deserve. After all, your credit really does matter. It could open the door to unbelievable deals like a 60-month interest-free loan on a brand new car. On the flip side, the door could be slammed shut when you’re denied a...
Save More Money at the Outlet Mall
Everybody loves a great deal! That’s why so many people go to outlet malls. If you don’t believe me, try going to the Chicago Premium Outlets on a holiday weekend. It’s ridiculous! People come from near and far looking for bargains. They pack the parking lots, side...
