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Five Habits of Millionaires
According to a study of college students at the Ernst & Young International Intern Leadership Conference in Orlando, Florida, 59 percent of these young leaders expect to be millionaires within their lifetime. What's more, 5 percent of them expect to hit the million-dollar mark while in their 20s. And the super-rich are a growing group. The top 0.1 percent of the ... -
10 Ways to Make Extra Summer Income for Educators
Since the job market is tight, teachers may have trouble finding summer work- like waitressing or retail as in previous years. The one constant teachers have is connections with students- especially when they're on summer break. Utilizing existing relationships over the summer has been a great way for teachers to earn extra money and help out parents who trust teachers with ... -
10 Ways to Stretch a Teacher's Salary
Living on a teacher's salary can be challenging- especially if you're the bread winner in the family or live in an expensive city. The present state of the economy and price of gas isn't helping matters. However, these ten ideas are just a few suggestions on how to make your salary as a teacher work for you. You may already be ... -
How Much Should You Save?
If you're 40 or younger, it's tough to predict how much money you might need when retirement is decades away. A few key calculations, however, can help you make sure your savings plan is on track. h4. Saving Depends on Life Stage Rebecca Pace, a Cincinnati-based financial planner and CPA, recommends putting aside at least 10 percent of your income when ... -
7 Ways to Lower Your Utility Bill
The average American home will spend $990 on heating this year, according to the Energy Information Administration (EIA). Add that to the rising costs of food, clothing, and travel, and almost every individual and family will feel the pinch. Fortunately, you can make your utility bills more manageable. Many steps to reducing your bills apply to everyone, even those living in ... -
Make Major-League Financial Plays with Minor Hits
Baseball fans love to see what a big hitter might unleash at bat. Babe Ruth, the Great Bambino, won an astounding seven World Series rings with the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees. He had a career slugging percentage of .690. The home-run race in 1998 between Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa caught the attention of every kid with grass-stained ... -
How Much Should You Save?
If you're 40 or younger, it's tough to predict how much money you might need when retirement is decades away. A few key calculations, however, can help you make sure your savings plan is on track. Saving Depends on Life Stage Rebecca Pace, a Cincinnati-based financial planner and CPA, recommends putting aside at least 10 percent of your income when ... -
Five Ways to Cut Your Commuting Costs
Ever wonder how much money you can save by cutting your commuting costs? How about enough to pay for two trips to Ireland plus several major home improvements? As chief of marketing for the Maryland Transit Administration, Buddy Alves set out to see how much money he and his wife could save on their commute from the Baltimore suburbs to their ... -
50 Ways Teachers Can Save Money
Every day when Americans check the news, the ubiquitous topic tends to be the distressing state of the economy. Layoffs, scandals, the mortgage crisis, bankrupt banks, closing businesses…all of these are frightening reminders of the concerns facing millions of Americans. Because we are in a profession that takes care of others, we strive to help our students cope when the downturn ...








