The "Not-So-Fun" Side Of Pool Ownership
For all of the joy they can bring, there is another side to pool ownership--the mayhem and water circus that is keeping them swimmable.
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Longview Teachers Will get $8 Million in Raises This Year
The funds will also benefit school nurses, librarians and counselors - plus, future full-time employees. Basically, everyone except administrators.
Back-to-School Shopping Costs More Than a Car Payment
If you're feeling a financial pinch this month, blame the school supplies. It's fun to get new binders, erasable pens, and gadgets, but it sets most of us back more than $600 this month.
5 Secrets That Will Save You Money on Back-to-School Shopping
Buying all of our school supplies at one store won't lead to the biggest savings. There are ways to score cheap markers and free pens and dramatically reduce the back-to-school bill, but we've got to know the tricks before we head out.
Old Toys That Are Worth Big Money Right Now
Anyone else have a Furby? Or a Lite Brite? Even though newer versions are still in stores, the vintage ones are worth a ton. And those old Star Wars and G.I. Joe action figures might even help you with a down payment on a car.
Most Of Us Get Financial Help From Our Parents
Can you afford life without help from Mom and Dad? If you need a boost from them to make the bills every month you're not alone.
The Average Tax Refund is Larger This Year
With all of the tax law changes we've been waiting to see how that impacts refunds this year, and out of the 53 million refunds issued so far, the IRS says the average refund is a few dollars higher than last year. What people are spending refunds on may surprise you.
7 Common Grocery Items That Drive Up The Bill the Most
Every time I go to the grocery store I think I'll only spend fifty bucks, and the next thing I know the total flirting with $150 and it's not from lobster and caviar. It's just average stuff! What common things jack up the grocery bill the most?
Most People Do This With Their Tax Refund
The average tax refund this year will be about $3000, and that might make for a really nice shopping spree. But the most popular choice for using that wad of cash is the one you probably least expect.
A Financial Awakening Comes At This Age
Most people say they finally become comfortable with their finances when they reach a certain age, and it's under the age of 35. And if you've already blown by this milestone and you're not feeling too money-confident yet, we've got some tricks to get you moving toward a $4 mill…
A Surprising Number Of People Forget to Spend Gift Cards
If you got a gift card for Christmas, don't forget to spend it! You'd be surprised how many gift cards go unused, and that just leaves free money on the table. Oh, and guess which gender is best at gift-card spending.