Thursday, July 31, 2014

Catch Some Z's & Ditch the Road Rage!


Are you guilty of getting angry at other drivers while in the car? A national epidemic of sleepiness is a contributing factor to road rage, according to the National Sleep Foundation. We all know how cranky we get without enough sleep. It makes us prone to feelings of annoyance, resentment and even anger. Eight hours is still the recommended daily dose of sleep for adults!

Wednesday, July 23, 2014

Vacation Fund


Do you wonder how you will be able to save for the family vacation this year? Sometimes saving money can be difficult because it feels detrimental. We've come up with a way you won't even notice you're stashing money away!

Say you go to the grocery store once a week. If you pay with your debit card, you have the option to get cash back. We recommend paying with your card, then requesting $20 back. That $20 can go straight into your Vacation Fund. $20 a week can add up fast! You'll be vacationing in no time.

Wednesday, July 9, 2014

How to Successfully Keep Your Kids Occupied on a Road Trip

Got two little ones squabbling in the back seat? Have them play against each other instead! This iOS app combines I Spy with Bingo by randomly displaying a picture of an object — a horse, an airplane, etc. — and having kids tap the appropriate pictures on their bingo cards. The first player to spot five objects in a row gets to shout “Bingo!”