Your Guide to Booking Summer Travel
May 16th, 2013 at 9:00 am by Ally
It’s only been a couple of weeks since that long, long winter finally gave way to spring. And while you may still be thinking about spring planting, you may also want to look ahead to booking your summer travel. To get the best summer travel tips, Straight Talk spoke to travel journalist and Airfarewatchdog founder George… read more
What Moms Can Teach Their Kids About Money
Posted in Community,Savings Talk,What's NewMay 11th, 2013 at 8:00 am by Ally
In many ways, moms are best positioned to give their kids lessons about money. After all, as Parenting Squad managing editor Rhonda Franz points out, mothers are often the decision makers when it comes to household purchases. And while Mother’s Day may be the day we try to give back to our moms, the fact… read more
National Volunteer Week: Why True Wealth Involves Giving Back
Posted in Community,Savings Talk,What's NewApril 22nd, 2013 at 8:00 am by Ally
Can you guess who donated the most to charity in 2012? According to The Chronicle of Philanthropy, it was businessman Warren Buffet, who made $3.1 billion in charitable donations last year. To get an idea of just how much more he gave than others on the list, consider this: second place went to Facebook’s Mark… read more
Author Kerry Hannon Talks Finding a New Career During Retirement
Posted in Financial News,Retirement,Savings TalkFebruary 28th, 2013 at 10:39 am by Ally
When it comes to understanding how people plan for and think about working past age 65, you’d be hard-pressed to find someone more knowledgeable than Kerry Hannon. Not only is Hannon a career transition expert and AARP’s job expert, she’s also the award-winning author of the national bestseller Great Jobs for Everyone 50+: Finding Work That… read more
The Dos and Don’ts of Saving on Wedding Costs
Posted in Savings TalkJanuary 27th, 2013 at 10:31 am by Ally
There are many more brides- and grooms-to-be now than there were a month ago.That’s because, according to Money Crashers, the majority of engagements occur around Christmas. This means that, starting in January, there’s a whole new wave of wedding planning going on. Anyone who has ever planned a wedding, though, knows that this happy event… read more

