I've never been that great with money and investing, and fortunately I've never been that bad at it either. I have absolutely no interest in buying LV bags or Christian Louboutin shoes, and I think the most I've ever spent on a single piece of clothing was $200 for a winter coat, and even that made me feel guilty. Even though I've always managed to keep my expenses low and … [Read more...]
Risking Everything For Education
My parents have never been good with money. They were constantly borrowing from their own parents to get bills paid. It wasn't something they were proud of and they always emphasized they never wanted me to end up in their situation and have to rely on money from friends or family to survive. They said money would drive a wedge between our relationships and create a … [Read more...]
Is Your Home A Sanctuary? Households 7 Deadliest Sins
We’ve all heard one form or another of the old British saying, “An Englishman’s home is his castle,” but what if your house is more Amityville horror than Alnwick Castle? That’s doesn’t mean that blood has to be oozing from the walls or that your basement resembles a dungeon, you may just find that there is a wealth of harmful bacteria or life-threatening carcinogens lurking … [Read more...]
Spend Your Money For You Will Die With Too Much
Don't believe media schadenfreude as they drone on about how we aren't making or saving enough money to live a comfortable retirement. You and I know that there is more wealth out there than people are led to believe. We live in America, where anybody with a vision can make it a reality and make boatloads in the process. We realize hard work and persistence are necessary for … [Read more...]
3 Ways To Tell You Are Paying Too Much For Car Insurance
Car insurance is not cheap. The average American driver spends more than $1,500 per year on it. But most people don't make enough of an effort to lower their rates. Shopping for insurance just isn't a priority and certainly is not how most people want to spend their precious free time! But would you go over to your nearest car dealer and pay $15,000 for a car without … [Read more...]