Money Management

How to Avoid Scams When Searching for Scholarships
With scholarship dollars hard to come by, and parents anxious to get them, it’s no surprise that scholarship fraud is on the rise. In fact, people taken in by scholarship scams lose a total of $100 million annually, according to the college planning site FinAid.org. The good news, according to Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA), is that there are steps you can take to avoid becoming a victim. More

Planning an Affordable Family Vacation
The school year is coming to a close and many families are beginning to plan their summer vacations. Travel expenses can take a big bite out of your budget, but Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA) advises that there are many ways to make your vacation dollar go further. More

Teaching Children Money Smarts
Do your children understand the value of a dollar? Learning how to manage money is a lesson that will be essential throughout their lives, says Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA). Here are some tips that you can use to ensure that even the youngest children learn how to save and spend wisely. More

Don't Let Your Teen Get Caught in a Credit Crunch
Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA) advises that the teen years are a great time to introduce children to the rules for managing credit and debt. More