Fourth of July Bash on a Budget

Sparkler-and-FlagThe biggest celebration of the summer is just around the corner meaning its time for backyard barbeques and lighting up the sky with fireworks. Don’t let the costs of hosting a party keep you from celebrating our nations independence with friends and family. Instead, check out Money MindEd’s tips for hosting a Fourth of July bash without setting fire to your finances!

Plan Ahead: The best way to save money when hosting a party is to always plan ahead. If you know that you are going to be the host of the party, set a party budget a couple of weeks in advance. Then set money aside each week in order to avoid a strain on your finances when the party rolls around.  Read more…

What Would You Do With All Of That Money?

money falling in the sky and green grass backgroundHave you ever thought about what you could do with the crazy amount of money that some celebrities spend on everyday expenses? Check out these ridiculous celebrity purchases and tell us what you would do with all of that money!

A Costly Cut: Think about all of the haircuts you have had in your life? By your teen years you have probably spent around $5,000. This may sound like a big chunk of money to be spent on your hair but Rihanna has you beat in a week. Rihanna has been reported to spend an outrageous $23,000 on her hair every seven days. That means that you could buy your first new car with just one of Rihanna’s weekly haircuts! Read more…