It’s a sad truth that many young people today have not been taught how to handle money. Quite a few of them, in fact, are unable to count back change when they need to, such as at a job. But why are our youth not learning these fundamental life skills? For one thing, schools may […]
How to Enjoy Autumn on a Dime
Autumn is my favorite time of year because there are a lot of really great things to enjoy about it. For example, temperatures begin to cool off a bit and there are lots of fall vegetables available to make yummy after-harvest dishes. The leaves start changing and so do the menus of some of my […]
How to Save on Your Medical Bills
It goes without saying that medical expenses for many Americans are at an all-time high. Prescription costs are through the roof. Doctor visits and emergency room visits have gotten so expensive many who need healthcare aren’t using these services. To make matters worse, insurance rates have risen dramatically over the last few years. The result […]
7 Different Ways to Invest in Yourself
From time to time I think everyone goes through a period of self-reflection. Recently, I had a milestone birthday and it made me think about my past and where I’m headed in the future. Like everyone else, I’ve made some mistakes in the preceding years, but I’ve made a lot of good decisions too. Something […]
5 Ways to Save Around Your Home that Add Up
I don’t know what the arrangement is for who pays the bills in your household, but in mine it’s my husband. My contribution is to work and bring in money to help pay the bills and reduce our debt. No matter who pays the bills in your home, though, there are lots of ways to […]
Reasons Not to Burn Bridges When You Quit Your Job
Recently, a former co-worker of mine quit her job. While she didn’t flip her finger when she left, she did make it known that she hadn’t been happy while employed there. The town I live in has a population of just over 5,000 and, as a result, jobs are sometimes hard to find. My employer, […]
How to Keep Hustling When You Are Wiped Out
Anybody who works a full time job, like I do, and also has a side hustle too can tell you they know what it’s like to feel tired. In fact, I can personally tell you I am running on fumes a lot of the time. I know I am not alone. There are plenty of […]
Is a Fitbit Worth the Cost?
I got a Fitbit a few days ago. My husband bought it for me because he loved his so much he decided I should have one too. He has had one for a couple of months now, and I believe our daughter is currently on her second one. The two of them seem to love […]
8 Financial Tips for College Freshmen
Summer is winding down and retail stores are beginning to stock their shelves with back to school items. Soon it will be time for last spring’s high school graduates to pack up their belongings and head away to college. Starting your freshmen year of college is an exciting rite of passage. It comes with lots […]
Pros and Cons of Bartering to Lower Your Budget
Problem solving and creative solutions are sometimes the very things that keep a budget in line. I believe that bartering is one way we humans found to problem solve and get creative centuries ago. For example, the fairytale of “Jack and the Beanstalk”, which originated in the year 1734, is a classic story that begins […]
How to Buy a Car Online Without Being Taken for a Ride
I didn’t buy a car online when I was younger, although I still remember my first car. It was a green, Chevrolet Impala that was nearly as old as I was. Regardless, driving it to high school and my evening job was much better than walking. It had a few dings and the heater barely worked. […]
Should You Stay Married for Financial Reasons?
Many people believe that about half of all marriages end in divorce. In fact, those statistics have been quoted by a great number of people for years. However, according to a recent article in Psychology Today, those figures are not necessarily correct. The article goes on to hint that there is controversy over the true […]
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