Tips for keeping your busy family organized

(StatePoint) When it comes to busy families, things have a habit of becoming scattered quickly. Here are five ways to keep everything and everyone organized, all the time. 1. Centralize Information. Hang an erasable calendar or family to-do list in a high-traffic area of the home where everyone can see it, so that everyone can add appointments, practices, vacations, school […]

Five ways to get your home ready for the holidays

(StatePoint) Whether you’re hosting or just trying to get into the holiday spirit, preparing your home doesn’t have to be daunting or expensive. Check out these five tips for getting your home in tip-top holiday shape on any budget from the experts at Dollar General: Deck the Dining Table Get your dining table holiday-ready by purchasing staple décor pieces that […]

Holiday budgeting tips for savvy customers

(StatePoint) Sticking to one’s budget is important all year long, but doing so during the holiday season can be especially tricky, when expenses run high and festive cheer makes it difficult to put the brakes on overspending. To get a better handle on your spending this season, consider the following tools and tips. Make Plans Decide exactly what your plans […]

Alternative ways to make college more affordable

(StatePoint) A college education is one of the largest expenses you’re likely to have in your lifetime, second only to buying a home. Unfortunately, the cost has increased dramatically in recent years. Tuition plus fees at four-year public colleges jumped 71 percent over the last decade, forcing many would-be degree seekers to delay or even forgo attending college. For others, […]

Fun, stylish gift ideas for teens this holiday season

(StatePoint) The holiday gift-giving season can be a particularly trying time for those shopping for teens. But don’t stress. Cool gift ideas abound, no­ matter what your teens’ tastes and interests are. Here are a few to consider. For Athletes Know a young­ athlete? Improve his or her­ training sessions with a set of high-quality­ waterproof ­headphones, which will make […]

Financial aid season – what to know

(StatePoint) It’s not only football season. For current and incoming college students, it’s financial aid season, too, and that means completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA should be the first step families take in the planning-for-college process; it’s used by schools to put together financial aid packages, states use it to determine eligibility for state […]

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