When love is in the air, and the wedding bells have just stopped ringing, the next big step for many couples is finding the perfect nest to start their lives together. However, in today’s economic climate, affordability plays a significant … Read More
Navigating the world of personal finance can often feel like trying to solve a puzzle with missing pieces. Especially when it comes to budgeting, it’s not just the big expenses that trip you up; sometimes, the smaller, sneakier ones fly … Read More
The past year was notable for its challenges, with the highest inflation in decades, rising interest rates, and the lowest US personal savings rate since 2005. Many fear a recession in 2023. According to Fidelity Investments’ latest study, more than a … Read More
Dating can be expensive, especially in our inflationary environment. Those dating are going on fewer dates due to higher costs. All bets were off for dating during the pandemic, as six feet apart was the standard, but hopefully, lockdowns are … Read More
As a football mom, I watched my son, Tyler, and his high school teammates win games playing offense and defense strategies. Tyler mostly played defense but was occasionally put into an offense position to give him a different perspective. Although … Read More
Thinking about getting started with Personal Capital? Personal Capital is a rapidly growing digital wealth management company that provides free state-of-the-art financial tools to help people better manage their finances. Having free access to their feature-rich technology-driven platform can help … Read More
“Do not save what is left after spending; instead, spend what is left after saving.” Warren Buffett Financial literacy is the ability and knowledge to make informed and effective financial decisions. It is a challenge for many people to manage … Read More
Are you thinking about getting a dog but worried about the finances? This post will guide you through all the factors you should consider, including one-time and ongoing costs to help you decide about getting a dog. During the pandemic, … Read More
Updated “We Have Power!” Craig, my husband How precious those words were when we regained utility services. Our family, among many, endured a multi-day outage caused by Hurricane Isaias. It is truly one of the more disruptive events that can … Read More
I have to admit that I am hostile to the term, “Budget.” The word signifies limitations as if I will have to change my lifestyle. Before I prepared a budget, I felt anxious about doing one. Only one out of … Read More
“The meaning of intelligence is the ability to change.” Albert Einstein According to studies, it takes 21 to 66 days on average to change your habits in regular times. As a result of the pandemic, which continues, we needed to … Read More