The Lowest Prices for Gasoline Near You
Driving around to find cheap gas is like eating all the doughnuts in your house so you can start your diet. Here at The Home Economist, we have a better plan. The Energy Department helps you shop low [...]
Inside the Paychecks of Computer People
You want to see the salaries earned by friends and neighbors so we're here to help. Ever wonder about the paychecks of computer people? Take a peek. Ever wonder whether your IT guy's salary warrants his swagger? [...]
Economically Dependant Husbands Most Likely to Cheat
Whether you believe that or not, there are three easy ways to make sure both partners feel the love when it comes to money and marriage. BY THE HOME ECONOMIST Young men earning much less money than their wives are [...]
The Secret Behind Raising Less Materialistic Teens
They need the perfect amount of free time. BY THE HOME ECONOMIST Dr. Elizabeth Leight has four kids, including two teenage girls ages 14 and 15 years old. Naturally, their calendars packed with schoolwork, sports [...]
Schools, Parks and the Presidential Election
How unemployment affects you, even if you have a job or don't need one. By the Home Economist The unemployment rate affects your local park, your child's school and even the value of your [...]
ID Theft: Stealing A Child’s Social Security Number
Protect your kid from a having a credit catastrophe before reaching puberty. By THE HOME ECONOMIST Protect your kid from having a credit crisis before puberty As if there wasn't enough paranoia associated with parenting, [...]
Background Check Your Broker
And other steps for keeping your money safe from investment scams. 1) Before even hearing about an investment opportunity it's important first to learn about the person who will be handling the transatcion. You can research your broker on [...]
Tax Tips for PTA Parents
You've donated your time, your money, and your sanity. Some of it's actually tax deductible. If the amount you owe in taxes this year is making you want to stop volunteering and start earning a paycheck then [...]
School Lunch Upgrades
The government is changing the school lunch game - upgrading the rules for serving our kids food. Under the new standards - which you'll no doubt love - schools are essentially overseeing themselves, a spokesperson tells us, submitting [...]