Remember when you could buy stuff for pennies? It might not seem like it now, but once upon a time, gum and stamps cost less than a nickel! Jeez, a dime was a lot of money. Do you know who does remember that? Baby Boomers. They changed TV stations with a dial, not a [...]
As I’m sure you’ve noticed over the past few years, natural disasters appear to be more common than they used to be. There are a lot of factors here, including climate change, deforestation, and land development. Whatever the reason, you may find yourself in one of these disasters. Or, if you’re lucky, just broken [...]
Most people dread talking to their spouse about money - and it’s even worse if money is tight. For many couples, talking about their finances is about as enjoyable as having dinner with the in-laws. Some, though, have no trouble having these conversations, and frankly, they seem happier for it. They openly discuss potential [...]
There's always that one guy who insists on doing everything around the house himself. Mowing the lawn? He's there, even though his mower is one of those ancient manual push ones from the 80s. Taxes? He'll do that himself too, and he does it well! Septic tank overflowing on the lawn? You get the [...]
On the most romantic day of the year, you just know I’ve gotta share some fun facts with you. While I (and my team) wish you nothing but warm fuzzy feels today, don’t you think it’s odd that we’ve chosen to latch onto those fancy Hallmark Valentines for that special someone. Or those cute [...]
I don’t know about you, but I never look forward to that day of the month when my insurance payments come out. Doesn’t it seem like such a waste to pay monthly for something that you hope you never need? I hear you. That’s why you should make sure that your coverage will actually [...]
One disappointing trend that's happening right now is that younger people find it next to impossible to buy a house these days. As a result, they're forced into playing the renting game for a while. We can thank sky-high prices and stagnating wages in part for this! If you're in this boat and trying [...]
In our younger days, we’re prone to make mistakes with our money, especially if no one taught us proper financial management. This can mean owing money on a credit card, paying interest off for years at a time. Or worse, defaulting on a card or account and - oh, great - you’re being harassed [...]
Ditching the 9-to-5 work life and starting a business can be one of the most liberating things a person can do for themselves. Picture it: you're choosing to free yourself of the clutches of your business overlords and work for yourself. You get to make your own hours. You get to go on vacation [...]
I’m curious, have you given much thought to where you’re going to live when you retire? Most of us dream of living out our golden years somewhere warm, sunny, and beautiful. No wonder so many of our Northern neighbors flock to Florida! There’s a lot more to consider than just the climate, though. Look [...]