Going to college is essential in order to obtain the necessary skills and training for most jobs these days. However, the costs associated with college are increasingly high and the majority of students need financial assistance in order to attend. There are 44.2 million Americans who have student loan debt, and an estimated 70% of […]
Month: February 2018
Presidents’ Day
The third Monday in February is a federal holiday officially known as George Washington’s Birthday but commonly referred to as Presidents’ Day. Americans began celebrating Washington’s birthday shortly after his death in 1799, but it was not an official observance until 1879. That was when President Rutherford B. Hayes declared it a legal holiday to […]
Do You Need Travel Insurance?
When you are planning a vacation, you might wonder if having travel insurance would be a good idea. Travel insurance can help minimize the financial risks of traveling caused by illness, accidents, missed flights, canceled tours, theft, and other events. How much you stand to lose due to unforeseen incidents varies depending on how much […]
Groundhog Day
Every February 2nd, the weather for the upcoming months is forecast by Punxsutawney Phil, a groundhog living in Pennsylvania. It is said that if Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow when emerging from his burrow, then winter will last another six weeks. If he does not see his shadow, then spring will arrive early. In celebration […]