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How to watch the total solar eclipse for free

Nothing leaves me starry-eyed like a good deal, and Aug. 21’s total solar eclipse is no exception.

I’m not going to get all Bill Nye on you, but trust me when I say that this is one event you won’t want to miss. The path of totality—in which the moon completely covers the sun—can be seen from Salem, Oregon, to Charleston, South Carolina, and for a few minutes (depending on where you are), day will turn to night.

Wild, right?!

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Start saving ASAP: Savings accounts interest rates are on the rise again

This summer is shaping up to be a scorcher… when it comes to sizzling, online savings accounts rates, that is.

Interest rates for online savings accounts have been quietly inching up in recent months, as banks battle it out to win over consumers. The stakes are especially high now, since the Federal Reserve has been flirting with the idea of raising interest rates again. Hello free money.

Bankrate has tracked movements made by savings accounts rates since March 15, when the Fed raised the benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percent. In less than one month, big banks, including DollarSavingsDirect, Ally and BankPurely, started bumping up their savings accounts rates, and by May, Barclays and American Express jumped on the boosting rates bandwagon, too.

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Back-to-school shopping secrets: Score the best student deals

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It’s officially back-to-college season, and while the thought of using a spiral notebook might be enough to send you spiraling into a panic, there is one silver lining of the season: Shopping is in full swing.

There’s nothing better than a pencil pouch of shiny highlighters and other school swag that will skyrocket you to the top of your class. I know that Syllabus Week hasn’t even started yet, but the key to really maximizing your money during back-to-school season is organization and planning.

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Target Store Guide: 20+ tips for getting the best deals

Call her the Queen of Couponing: Tina Su is the ultimate expert at navigating the aisles of retail giant Target.

The founder of Free Stuff Finder, Tina has created a couponing kingdom; her team reports on the latest freebies, free samples, deals, sales and clearances at Target (among other popular stores), and her stockpile would make any savvy shopper proud. The West Coast mother of two touts a Facebook following of 1.3 million and an Instagram audience of 456,000. Impressive, right?

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How much is your friendship really worth? For some, millions!

We know that friendships are priceless, but what if you had to put a price tag on invaluable acts that come along with companionship?

That’s exactly what people did for PayPal’s Friendship and Money Survey, which found that nearly 40 percent of Americans have a debt to friends that cannot be repaid — no matter how many Venmo requests they flood their phone with.

And when some fellow millennials were asked what dollar amount they would place on things their friends have done for them—like being a travel buddy or workout sidekick— if money was no object, here’s what they had to say:

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What’s in my beach bag? Essentials under $20

While spending time on the seashore might not cost you a cent (shout-out to free public beaches!), stocking your bag with those beach day essentials can really be a buzzkill on your budget.

But it doesn’t have to be: Everything in my beach bag is under $20! Check out the goodies that keep me protected, hydrated and feeling flawless all summer long.

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Why you shouldn’t be too eager to grab the check on a first date

In dating, there can be a lot of miscommunication. Thinking you’re exclusive with someone who doesn’t think so can be AWK-ward — but financial misunderstandings are even more major.

And they can start early. Like right from the first date.

A new survey from The Cashlorette reveals a variety of expectations about who pays for that first soiree. Women are more inclined to want to split the check (37 percent of women prefer this, vs. 9 percent of men), while most men (85 percent) want to pick up the entire tab themselves. Millennials are more likely to be check splitters than other age groups.

On your next Bumble date, before you reach for that check, take a sec to reflect. You could be setting yourself up for a relationship filled with clashes over cash.

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