Have you ever thought to yourself that you most certainly couldn’t live without cable? I did. I thought that I’d miss my shows (not that I really watched that many in the first place) and that cutting cable just wasn't for me. I can tell you one thing – I haven’t missed a single show and cutting … [Read more...] about One Year Without Cable and We’re $1,200 Richer
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My Wife and I Spent $30,000 Eating Out Last Year
Have you ever had one of those times where you can’t believe the words you’re hearing? I’m talking about something so crazy you wonder whether or not the person is telling the truth. I had such a situation a couple of months ago. We were looking at replacing our roof thanks to some hail damage … [Read more...] about My Wife and I Spent $30,000 Eating Out Last Year
PolicyGenius Health Insurance Review: How to Simplify Buying Coverage
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of PolicyGenius. The opinions and text are all mine. Mention the phrase “health insurance” and you’re bound to get a range of heated responses. If you’re like many, health insurance costs are a significant part of your monthly budget or you … [Read more...] about PolicyGenius Health Insurance Review: How to Simplify Buying Coverage
When Should You Start Saving for Retirement?
A question I received on a regular basis as a stock broker was "When should you start saving for retirement?" We all have different ideas of what retirement will look like - ranging from those who want to retire early to those who expect to follow a more traditional retirement model. Regardless of … [Read more...] about When Should You Start Saving for Retirement?
13 Costco Money Saving Hacks That Save Us Big Money
Over the years we’ve moved nearly all of our shopping to Costco. We’ve been going for so long that many of the regular employees know our kids by name. I’m admittedly a fan boy of Costco as we can get nearly everything we need there. Aside from a few produce items and shopping on Amazon, we do all … [Read more...] about 13 Costco Money Saving Hacks That Save Us Big Money
5 Signs You Have a Debt Problem
While I'm on vacation this week, please enjoy this contribution from Paige at The Dollar Stretcher. Maybe you've started noticing your paychecks are covering fewer expenses. Maybe you can't make your full mortgage payment. Or maybe you're having a hard time choosing which bill to pay late … [Read more...] about 5 Signs You Have a Debt Problem
5 Smart Ways to Save Money
Do you often find yourself unaware of where your money goes? Even if you have every intention of saving, sometimes your regular spending habits can quickly derail your efforts. Depending on how fast you want to see results, these tips to save money could really benefit you and your family. Not … [Read more...] about 5 Smart Ways to Save Money
Could You Pass A Personal Finance Stress Test?
I love to look at things from a high-level view. The details are important, of course, but I enjoy glancing at the big picture every so often to make sure I'm on target. This is the idea of a personal finance stress test. A personal finance stress test takes a holistic view of your finances to make … [Read more...] about Could You Pass A Personal Finance Stress Test?
5 Investing Lies We Believe That Rob Us Blind
We’ve all heard the numbers about investing in the stock market – over half aren’t even investing and Millennials supposedly like the stock market even less. There are many reasons for this, but chief among them are a poor economy and a lack of basic financial literacy among the population. In many … [Read more...] about 5 Investing Lies We Believe That Rob Us Blind
4 Ways to Boost Your Savings Account Each Day
It's no secret that many people don't save money. According to a Bankrate survey, more than 60 percent of Americans don't have enough money in their savings account to cover a $1,000 unexpected expense. This is not surprising and the reason why people don't make saving a priority is anyone's … [Read more...] about 4 Ways to Boost Your Savings Account Each Day
9 Simple Ways to Declutter Your House
We live in a world obsessed with junk. Most of that junk sits around collecting dust, breaks down soon after you buy it, or is something we shouldn't be buying in the first place. The challenge in trying to declutter your house is overcoming the idea that junk holds some sort of special value. We … [Read more...] about 9 Simple Ways to Declutter Your House
5 Scary Stats That Will Make You Start Investing Now
Investing in the stock market is something everyone should consider whether you want to build wealth, retire one day or become financially independent. It allows you the opportunity to grow your money, but like most people, procrastination and avoidance can steer you away from getting started with … [Read more...] about 5 Scary Stats That Will Make You Start Investing Now
