If you recently got engaged, you’re likely now ready to think beyond the engagement ring and proposal to choosing a wedding venue. Rolling hills, city lights, and everything in between makes the Keystone State an incredible wedding destination. If you’re looking for outdoor wedding venues in PA, read on for five breathtaking places to get […]

Homeschooling can be an excellent way for you to spend more time with your child, instruct a child with special needs, or create a curriculum based on your child’s particular learning style. But if you’re considering homeschooling your child, you might be wondering what the process entails financially. Specifically, you may be asking, “Will homeschooling […]

If you’re like many others, you may be hoping to improve your money management skills in the new year. As you’re thinking about your goals for the year ahead, make these resolutions to get financially fit. Build Your Future Becoming financially fit means not only improving your finances for the year ahead, but also for […]

The smell of turkey roasting in the oven, a pumpkin pie cooling on the windowsill, and crunchy leaves surrounding your home means it must be time to celebrate Thanksgiving. If you’re hosting a Thanksgiving celebration, what’s meant to be a time of giving often winds up being a time to ruminate on the money spent […]

A lot of us can remember the first time we went to a bank or credit union branch. The tellers greeted us with a cheerful “hello” before taking our extra cash and change for deposit or giving us crisp new bills to go out and spend. If we were lucky, we might have even left […]

Are you thinking of buying a home? You have multiple options. You can find a move-in ready home, buy a fixer-upper, or purchase land and build a home from the ground up. Building a home can give you a great sense of accomplishment and allow you to customize your layout and choose finishings to meet […]

Are you preparing to visit Whitehall Township, Pennsylvania, and aren’t sure what activities to plan? Or maybe you live there already and are looking for some fresh, frugal ideas on how to spend your time. This beautiful Allentown suburb, once an agricultural hub, now boasts much of the Lehigh Valley’s retail industry and offers many […]

Becoming a parent is a significant life-changing event. As you prepare for parenthood, there are several things you’ll want to consider. For one, your financial situation might be completely turned upside down after the baby arrives, especially if one parent leaves the workforce for an extended period of time. Your priorities, and financial circumstances, will […]

With some exceptions, when you make a purchase, you need to pay tax on it. Sales tax tacks on a small percentage to the price of certain goods. In Pennsylvania, it’s 6%, with an extra 1% added in Allegheny County and 2% added in Philadelphia. Hotel taxes add to the cost of staying in a […]

Team building activities are a fun way to help employees get to know each other better. Check out these engaging and affordable activities that can often be found close to home and are sure to build morale. 1. Escape Rooms If you’ve never heard about the escape room trend, it’s time to acquaint yourself with […]