Department: Your Money
Building Your Budgeting Toolbox
June 13, 2022. Marisa Perjatel
Like any job, budgeting becomes easier when you have the right tools. Find out what you need to know to save.
What’s (Not) in Your Wallet?
January 05, 2019. Vanessa Young
Apps, buttons and voice commands are quickly becoming the way to pay.
Affordable Ways to Earn a College Degree
October 19, 2018. Rebecca Galib
Let’s be honest. College is just plain expensive. A bachelor’s degree can cost anywhere from $37,000 to over $130,000, according to the College Board. In 2017, members of Generation X had outstanding student loans averaging $40,000, according to Experian’s State of Student Debt report. Compare that to baby boomers, who owed an average of $36,200,…
10 Ways to Keep Your Ride Rad
September 15, 2018. AAA Staff
Buying a vehicle is a big investment. And, like any other investment, you want to get a great return. The better you maintain your vehicle’s value, the more you’ll reap when it’s time to sell. Here are 10 steps to maintain your vehicle’s value. Buy Smart Vehicles don’t depreciate equally. Some makes and models are more…
Early Breast Cancer Detection Saves Lives and Money
September 15, 2018. AAA Staff
A late-stage breast cancer diagnosis can be devastating. The five-year survival rate for women diagnosed with stage 0 or 1 breast cancer is nearly 100 percent. But it drops to 73 percent for women diagnosed at stage 3, and to 22 percent at stage 4, according to the American Cancer Society. The financial costs are…
Here’s What To Expect From That First College Tuition Bill
July 19, 2018. AAA Staff
Tips to get mentally prepared for your first college payment.
Tips For Tying The Financial Knot
June 15, 2018. AAA Staff
Couples getting married have a lot to discuss before their weddings: Venues. Entertainment. Floral arrangements. What may not come up as often, but what definitely should, are finances, according to Jill Schlesinger, senior CFP board ambassador for the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards. “Marriage is two different things. It’s a spiritual union, and it’s…
Do You Know What Student Loans Pay For?
May 14, 2018. AAA Staff
Many students wouldn’t be able to attend college without student loans. About 53 percent of adults ages 18 to 29 with bachelor’s degrees have outstanding student loan debt, according to the Pew Research Center. But student loans don’t cover every college-related expense. Students and their families often have to combine funding sources to cover not…
Own Your Next Test Drive With Advice From AAA’s Car Doctor
January 15, 2018. AAA Staff
The typical 20- to 30-minute test drive doesn’t offer a ton of opportunity to gauge if a vehicle is right for you, but you can use it wisely.
Ask These Questions Before Buying a Car
January 15, 2018. AAA Staff
Come prepared before making a decision at the dealership.