Its back-to-school season, which means new shoes, apparel, gear and technology for kids -- and a gigantic Visa statement for parents. According to a recent report by Forbes, parents of kids in K-12 will spend an average of $873 per child, while college parents will spend more than $1,100 per child. Multiply this by a few kids -- and thats a lot of money! If youre looking for ways to save this back-to-school season, youve come to the right place. Here are 5: 1. Buy used books. If your ...

We "fell back" last weekend; and while that may have bought you an extra hour of sleep on Sunday, you were probably shocked to find it getting dark at 5 p.m. Daylight savings time brings winter, shorter days and longer nights -- which means youll likely be driving in the dark a lot more. Here are our top tips for making sure you stay safe as you navigate the dark: 1. Check your vision Even if you have 20/20 vision, youll find your depth perception isn’t as keen at night. If you...

Daylight savings time creates a number of issues we didnt have to think about during the summer; such as driving in the dark and navigating that nighttime run. A few weeks ago, you could enjoy your post-work 5K in the light; but now, its completely dark by 6 p.m. Whats a runner to do? The best tip for nighttime runs is to run with a partner -- human or furry. That way someone is with you in the event of an emergency! If thats not possible, you can still enjoy your evening run. Just ke...

Happy New Year! If one of your 2016 resolutions was to get your finances in order, youll want to bookmark our blog. All year long, well be talking about ways to save money and get on track. Today, we are looking at Emergency Funds. Why an Emergency Fund? Simply put, life is unpredictable. An emergency is a life-changing event you cannot plan -- like a hospitalization or job loss. Consider your absolute necessities – the things you can’t live without. If you depend ...

Many times we receive the question, "Why is my auto insurance more expensive than my neighbors or friends?"  There are many different factors that go into insurance rates and no one is exactly the same.  Here are just a few of the components of auto insurance rating.  Insurance score- Each company has their own way to calculate your insurance score, but most follow this method. They calculate your score from information on your credit report, accident, and insurance claim h...