Everyone enjoys a benefit event. You dress up in your finest attire, sip cocktails and nibble on hors d’oeuvres with the hope of a silent auction — all in the name of a good cause. What makes a silent auction a good idea for your next fundraising event? It’s a great way to showcase an …
As a parent, have you thought about how your kids will pay for college? Unless they are fortunate enough to receive a grant or scholarship, they will need roughly $40,000 for four years at an in-state public college, according to the College Board. That amount increases drastically if they decide to attend a university out-of-state or …
As someone who is mindful of saving and spending wisely, I recommend taking a conservative approach to using credit cards. If you are not disciplined about paying off your balance each month, you will end up paying interest and will risk hurting your credit if you miss a payment. It’s easy to find yourself in debt if you’re …
When we moved into our newly built home four years ago, the yard needed a lot of work. The front lawn was almost dead and it was full of weeds from the builder not taking care of. We had to aerate and fertilize it multiple times to bring it back to life. The backyard was just …
Do you have a family member or friend who is graduating this year? My sister-in-law graduated from high school a couple of weeks ago and it was bittersweet. On one hand we are excited to see her move on and enjoy the next chapter of her life, but on the other hand we are sad to see her …
Father’s Day is almost here and for once I didn’t procrastinate. My gifts are wrapped and ready to go and the best part is I scored some awesome deals thanks to Slickdeals. If you still need to find the perfect gift for Dad, I would highly recommend checking out Slickdeals before you shop. You’ll find the best deals and …
