Checking out all that Chicago has to offer doesn’t have to mean blowing your entire budget. One of the greatest things about Chicago is how much you can do for free or at a reduced cost. We collected some of the best money-saving hacks for students, families and seniors who enjoy a good deal as…
When it comes to deciding how you’ll stay in touch with kids once school starts, there’s no doubt that prepaid is the best way to go. That’s because you’ll get peace of mind and flexibility, without any costly service contracts and monthly fees. Today, more parents than ever before are giving their kids cell phones….
Checkexpress Currency Exchanges will instantly exchange your foreign paper currency for US dollars when you return from your international summer adventure this year. However, we know that dealing with money can be complicated while you are abroad. When changing travel money in a foreign country, it is common to be caught off guard on their…
This blog features an article written by Tonya Rapley originally published on RedbookMag.com. It outlines a simple four-week plan will improve everything about your money situation! Financial educator Tonya Rapley, founder of My Fab Finance, will get you going in the right direction…. When I say “money,” what comes to mind? Do you envision a stack…
Summer in Chicago is an exciting time full of vibrant activities, festivals and concerts… Teens and young adults gather their friends to venture into the city to explore. As parents we know it can sometimes be a hassle to drive our teenagers everywhere. Most young people feel empowered when then travel on their own as they…
Every year in May we celebrate our moms and all the wonderful things they do for us every day. Just a few short weeks later, we celebrate the other most important person in our lives: our fathers. A whole day is dedicated to our dad (or other father figure) to shower them with cards, gifts…
One of the most popular road trip games kids & teens play is the license plate game. The goal of the game is to try and see as many license plates from as many different states as possible before reaching your destination. Most of the time you reach about 20-30 different states before getting tired…
Have you ever found yourself needing to send someone money quickly but you are unsure of how to do it? Sure you could send a check, but why risk it? Checks can easily get lost or stolen and next thing you know your bank account has been drained by thieves. The better option is to…
Moms are everyday superheroes flying at top speed without a cape. Love and tasks are endless: Taking kids to school, carpooling for extracurricular programs, kissing skinned-knees, making sure there is food and clean clothes, and of course the nightly bedtime story. Moms are incredibly busy as many also work outside the home. This Mother’s Day,…
Checkexpress cashes a wide variety of consumer checks. But do you need to cash a business check? We are able to help with those checks as well. Our business check cashing service makes it easy for your business to get cash quickly. Our partners at Express Capital Solutions are fit to handle a wide variety…