I’m helping my college-age kid fill out the 2025-2026 FAFSA. Here’s what to know.
| December 6, 2024
If the financial aid fiasco last year had you, like me, coming up with creative alternatives for the FAFSA acronym, you can take a big, deep breath. This year, the process is so much easier. Or maybe you’re a FAFSA newbie, and you have no knowledge of 2023’s drama—you just want the quick ‘n’ easy […]
Won’t be home for the holidays? 7 ways to prepare your house before a big trip.
| December 6, 2024
Won't be home for the holidays? Here are 7 ways to prepare your house before a big trip.
7 tips to avoid holiday scams and protect your identity
| December 5, 2024
The holidays can bring joy, time off from work, and days spent with family—but they can also be accompanied by added stressors. Here's how to avoid scams.
9 holiday train rides in Texas
| December 4, 2024
All aboard! With the holiday season in full swing, these Texas locations offer festive train rides and ample activities for the whole family.
41 tips to support small businesses this holiday season (on any budget)
| November 25, 2024
Investing in small businesses helps foster community resilience and promote local economic growth, especially during the holidays.