Valentine’s Day isn’t the same as it used to be. In a world defined by instant gratification and careful budgeting, expensive material gifts like jewelry, candy and fragrances just don’t pack the emotional punch they once did. For couples today, the definition of “value” has changed: instead of counting how many dollars our SOs spent […]

In August, the end is just the beginning – of the school year, of course! This is a huge milestone for first-year college students and their parents. Like anything new, it’s a little scary, especially for students living on campus. How can this tiny, strange, shared room become home for the next four years (or […]

The long-awaited (but always too short) summer vacation season is finally upon us! Whether it’s a trip to the local beach or to a distant tropical island, summer vacations are a time to relax, unwind and spend some quality time with the family. Of course, you’ll be bringing your smartphone along for the ride (81% […]