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4 Financial Lessons Your Parents Forgot to Teach You

Saving Cents With Sense

With PNC reporting that the average 20-something faces $45,000 in debt, and Generation Opportunity finding a 15.9 It’s still a tough economy, but these smart financial decisions help you stay ahead of the financial troubles that your peers face. You avoid a large chunk of deprecation if you purchase used.

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Carnival of Personal Finance #384 – Time for a Laugh Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Kristen from My Dollar Plan reminds us Why You Should Tell Your Family About Your Debt. ” Jay from Daily Fuel Economy Tip shares How to Save on a New Car , and says, “Are you in the market for a new car? ” Jacob from Dwindling Debt asks Do Overdraft Chargers Affect Your Credit.