finances

Are We In For Higher Bread, Cereal and Flour Prices Soon?
Are We In For Higher Bread, Cereal and Flour Prices Soon?
Are We In For Higher Bread, Cereal and Flour Prices Soon?
Old man winter just doesn't want to let go of the mid-west this spring. The snow, rain and freezing temps have been relentless, and those conditions don't mean great things for the crops trying to grow in that region of the U.S. Wonder what that means we'll pay more for in the grocery store soon!
What Age Should Kids Be Financially Independent? [Poll]
What Age Should Kids Be Financially Independent? [Poll]
What Age Should Kids Be Financially Independent? [Poll]
Parents, at what age do you think kids should be finally independent? According to one study, the majority of parents think kids should be finally independent at the age of 22. Unfortunately because of the economy more kids are moving back home, therefore becoming more financially dependent on mom and dad. What do you think? Take our poll after the jump.
Deep In Debt? Free Seminar To Help
Deep In Debt? Free Seminar To Help
Deep In Debt? Free Seminar To Help
If you're in debt and frantically searching for a way out, maybe the Genesee District Library and the Moran Law Office of Flint can help! They are going to hold a series of seminars at area libraries that could solve some of your financial woes. The seminars are scheduled for various libraries around town through October 4th.
Cost of Raising Children on the Rise – Report
Cost of Raising Children on the Rise – Report
Cost of Raising Children on the Rise – Report
The USDA has released its annual Expenditures on Children by Families report, and it comes as no surprise that the cost of raising a child has increased by 2% in the last year.  The figures are based on the costs of necessities like food, shelter, and clothing for a child born in 2010, reaching the age of 18.  Categories such as transportation, health care and education saw the biggest increases.