As one year draws to a close and another year begins, the New Year is a time when many begin to reflect on what they want to accomplish. Many people put personal finances at the top of their list when it comes to New Year’s Resolutions. It’s a dilemma that seems to be plaguing everyone […]
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Lauralynn is the Online Marketing Specialist for AdvantageCCS. She is married and has two young daughters. She enjoys writing, reading, hiking, cooking, video games, sewing, and gardening. Lauralynn has a degree in Multimedia Technologies from Pittsburgh Technical College.
Amazing Advice for Saving Money on Holiday Travel
Traveling around the holidays is popular for a number of reasons. It’s likely one has been given time off of work. If you have family around the world or across the country, it is also likely that you will want to make a point of visiting them. If not, you may simply want to take […]
Continue ReadingThe High Cost of Being Unhealthy and Overweight
Individuals who struggle with obesity, being overweight, or just living an unhealthy lifestyle not only suffer physically and mentally but usually financially as well. Average annual cost of being overweight: The financial costs of obesity include medical, disability, and even lost productivity. The price tag for severely overweight or obese individuals can come to over […]
Continue ReadingWhat Does Credit Counseling Offer A Person In Debt?
Many people in the world are currently overwhelmed with bills they’ve accumulated from unsecured debt like credit cards and loans. When bills go awry, it can be difficult for a person to climb his or her way out from under the debt rock. Fortunately, there is a way to recover from credit card debt issues. […]
Continue ReadingHow To Be Frugal During The Holidays
As the holiday season approaches, people are starting to draft their budget plans for the upcoming festivities. This year the average holiday shopper is expected to spend close to $800 or more for gifts. About half of those people will also spend an average of $150 on items for themselves. If your goal is to […]
Continue ReadingExciting Ways to Teach Kids the Importance of Money Management
For parents, their greatest hopes are that their children will grow up with proper money management knowledge and be able to one day have a job and afford a home for their future families. It seems that kids today find it hard to understand the value of money. Today’s world is filled with micro transactions […]
Continue ReadingWhy You Need To Track Your Monthly Expenses
Most people know the importance of keeping track of their finances and spending habits. That being said, many people still don’t bother to do it. It can often seem overwhelming or tedious having to keep track of your monthly expenses, but in the end, it’s always worth it. Tracking your expenses daily can really help […]
Continue ReadingRefillable Things That Will Save You Money
Whether you’re trying to find extra money to pay off debt or create more financial margin within your budget, there are ways that you can save money that don’t require much effort. In fact, all it takes is a decision to shift in order to see a difference. This is true for you if you’ve […]
Continue ReadingFree Financial Help For Pittsburgh Area Residents At The FEC
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — affectionately dubbed “The Steel City” — has come a long way from its blue-collar industry roots. Many of its workers now hold down high-profile, white-collar jobs. There are lawyers, bankers, technology specialists, world-renowned physicians, and many more. Thanks to employers like UPMC, Highmark, Google, Amazon, and BNY Mellon, to name just a […]
Continue ReadingThe Ultimate Money-Saving Guide To Frugal Halloween Fun
October holds a soft spot in my heart for my all-time most favorite month ever! The leaves are changing color, cooler nights, bonfires, hoodies, scary movies, hot chocolate, Halloween, pumpkin-flavored everything, etc. The list could go on and on! Halloween will be here before we know it. Save your money for the giant-sized candy bars […]
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