Author: Jacqueline DeMarco
3 fool-proof budgets that can work for anyone
Written by: Jacqueline DeMarco
To get an idea of what needs to go in a budget, it can be helpful to review some common monthly expenses: Housing: Everyone needs somewhere to …
The cost of living in Idaho will surprise you
Written by: Jacqueline DeMarco
Average Cost of Living in Idaho: $39,739 per year If you move to Idaho, you won’t be looking at a particularly expensive or particularly affordable lifestyle. …
Here’s how much is really costs to live in Colorado
Written by: Jacqueline DeMarco
Average Cost of Living in Colorado: $53,374 per year Take a closer look at your budget before you decide to move to Colorado. MERIC data gathered in 2022 …
Can you afford to live in Arizona?
Written by: Jacqueline DeMarco
Average Cost of Living in Arizona: $44,875 per year It turns out that living in Arizona may put a significant dent in your monthly budget. Arizona ranks …
Just how expensive is it to live in Texas?
Written by: Jacqueline DeMarco
What’s the Average Cost of Living in Texas? Average Cost of Living in Texas: $45,114 per year When it comes to expenses in this sprawling state, MERIC data …
Just how expensive is life in California?
Written by: Jacqueline DeMarco
Lots of people are California dreamin’, but the reality is that the most populous U.S. state is one of the most expensive. While thinking of wealth, …
The cost of raising kids has skyrocketed. You won’t believe by how much
Written by: Jacqueline DeMarco
Adjusting for higher future inflation, the Brookings Institution estimates it costs $310,605 for a middle-class family to raise a child born in 2015 up to age …
My tax preparer made a mistake. What can I do now?
Written by: Jacqueline DeMarco
There are different types of tax return preparers, but typically, they’re enrolled agents, attorneys, or certified public accountants (CPAs). There is no professional credential that qualifies …
This is how much it costs to raise a child to 18 in America
Written by: Jacqueline DeMarco
On average, the cost of raising a child is $12,980 per year for children born in 2015 into a middle-income, two-child family with married parents. For …
How to be your own boss and make some serious money
Written by: Jacqueline DeMarco
When life gets expensive (which is often), it can make sense to take on a side-job to earn extra money. If you have skills you can …
The average salary in every single state
Written by: Jacqueline DeMarco
The average salary in the U.S. is $60,575, according to the latest data from the Social Security Administration. How your salary compares will depend on your …
Which graduate degrees lead to the highest salaries?
Written by: Jacqueline DeMarco
The pursuit of knowledge is worthwhile under any circumstances, but many people attend college not just to learn but also to increase their earning potential. It …
7 great at-home, self-employment options for parents
Written by: Jacqueline DeMarco
Many busy parents find that a traditional 9-to-5 job isn’t the best option while they’re raising young children. Working for yourself can provide more flexibility and …
Here’s how much it really costs to live alone
Written by: Jacqueline DeMarco
Moving out of your parental home for the first time can be incredibly exciting: It’s a major milestone in the process of adulting and becoming independent. …
30 fun things to do this weekend that won’t break the bank
Written by: Jacqueline DeMarco
Too often, free time winds up costing us money, whether that means going to the movies, hitting the mall, or paying for an in-demand yoga class. …
21 productive things to do on your next day off
Written by: Jacqueline DeMarco
Some days off are meant for purely relaxing. Others are meant for checking things off our to-do lists that we can’t get done during the course …
The top 15 reasons Americans overspend
Written by: Jacqueline DeMarco
Virtually everyone’s done it. You create a budget, do your best to stick to it, and then out of nowhere — oops — you realize you’ve …
The ridiculous reasons so many Americans overspend
Written by: Jacqueline DeMarco
At some point or another, most — if not all — of us have felt the pressure to keep up with the Joneses. According …
10 ways to save money while still having summer fun
Written by: Jacqueline DeMarco
Summertime can lure us into spending more money simply because our usual habits and routines are disrupted. Kids are out of school and desperate for entertainment. …
Money tight due to inflation? Here’s when to rely on your emergency fund
Written by: Jacqueline DeMarco
No doubt, it’s important to save money for a rainy day. But once you’ve stashed some cash away, it can be hard to know what …
