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38 Reasons You Need At Least a $500 Emergency Fund
The age-old saying,” When it rains it pours” is especially true when an unexpected emergency pops up- as if you had nothing better to do than fork out $500 on new tires, or visiting the doctor. Recently the Federal Reserve noted that almost half of Americans do not have $400 available in an emergency fund. -
The Dangers of Using Trendy Online Installment Programs to Buy Stuff You Can't Afford
“It makes making large purchases very easy and convenient, so a lot of retailers — particularly bigger-ticket item retailers — are using these now,” she says. “But consumers really have to be careful.” -
How To Teach Your Kids Good Money Habits
As a parent, you want the best for your children. This doesn’t necessarily mean you want them to have the best clothes, the latest toys or coolest gadgets. Most likely, it means you want them to be safe and secure. And you want to lay a foundation that they can build upon to do well in life.
The question, then, is whether you’re teaching your children a key lesson that will impact whether they will do well. That lesson is about money. -
Investment guru Mellody Hobson: Financial illiteracy is ‘dangerous’ for society
Investment expert Mellody Hobson is the epitome of the American Dream. The youngest of six kids, she was raised by a single mother. “We had a lot to overcome financially when I was a child,” she said in a recent interview with CNBC’s Wilfred Frost.
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Birmingham church to forgive $7-8 million in medical debt for families across Alabama
According to online data, the average person spends about $10,000 a year on healthcare. However, many people never can. That's where St. Lukes Episcopal Church in Birmingham is stepping in.
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This couple retired early using the FIRE method. Here are their top tips.
Is it possible to retire in your 40s or even earlier? One couple from San Francisco, California is saying yes, and sharing their tips. -
Now hiring! Mom has genius idea to teach her kids about money
Shaketha Marion McGregor didn't just want to give her children allowance. -
UAB Economist explains why Dow tanks 800 points
Millions of Americans are wondering "What's next?" after The Dow tanks 800 points, making it the worst day of 2019. This drop comes after the global economy renews fears of a recession. -
Surviving a financial emergency
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Where to look for deals on school supplies
The sales tax-free weekend has come and gone, and the clock is ticking to get all your children’s school supplies. -
A financial planner breaks down exactly how you should be spending your money
How much of your paycheck should go towards housing expenses? What about savings? Or entertainment and vacations? -
Are Prime Day deals the best deals?
If you’re thinking about buying a new tv or laptop, but you don’t want to drain your bank account, you might be in luck. -
UAB Math Camp helps teens think about business and entrepreneurship
Children are out of school right now, but that’s not stopping them from learning at The University of Alabama at Birmingham’s summer camps.
One of those camps was held Wednesday at the UAB Collat School of Business. -
Math games to help prevent ‘brain drain’
How many times have you heard from your children, “I’ll never use math, so why do I have to learn it?” UAB Dr. Stephanie Yates has an answer for you.
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Where to find summer work
Looking to make a little extra money this summer but don’t know what you want to do? Here are some ideas.
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Would a tech giant like Facebook come to Birmingham?
Make no mistake the announcement that Facebook is bringing a $750 million data facility to Huntsville is a big win for the entire state.
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Supreme Court looking at case on local sales tax
The Supreme Court is considering a case, if successful, would make it where consumers would have to pay full sales tax on all online purchases.
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6 months to send-off: How to emotionally prepare your child (and yourself) for college
A month-by-month plan to help ease college-bound teens (and their parents) into the next phase of life.
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Birmingham community invited to learn how to better handle finances
Guests will learn to plan and secure their financial futures at the free University of Alabama at Birmingham Regions Institute Financial Education Conference on Saturday, March 3, at the DoubleTree Hotel (808 20th St. South, Birmingham, AL 35205). The expo will feature a variety of activities to enhance personal finance skills.
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Don't panic: DOW plunges 1,175 points
Regions Institute director Dr. Stephanie Yates speaks with WBRC Fox 6 News about the DOW plunge and what that means for you.
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