Personal Finance and Lifestyle Guide
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Being a single parent has its pros and its cons: on one hand, there is no partner to bicker and fight about money with – you can make your own money decisions however way you want. But on the other hand, there’s also no one to help you out financially. And as a single parent, […] More
Verizon Wireless is a huge cell phone provider, and it’s one of the best (I’ve used and loved Verizon for the past 12 years myself) but sometimes their plans can get a bit expensive. With four phones on our line, as well as a wireless internet card and a plan that was grandfathered in several […] More
The problem with saving money is that everyone wants to do it, but few people actually know how. Your first mistake is thinking that you can’t start now; you might think you can’t save until you lower your monthly expenses or until you are paid next, but you can start right now. In fact, you […] More
Stay-at-home moms have the most difficult job in the world – caring for their young children, their home and their lives 24 hours a day. There is no vacation or time off; there is no solo car ride to and from the office in which mom can prepare herself for the day ahead or unwind […] More
For many of us, running errands like going to the grocery store and picking up dry cleaning is tedious work that we often don’t have time for. As a working woman or even a stay-at-home mom, the days can get filled to the brim with essential activities, leaving little time for the little things that […] More
Whether you’re a passionate writer who wants a career in writing or just dabble a little while on a different career path at the moment, freelance writing can be an exciting venture – and you can even make some money from it! But before you go and quit your day job and expect to be […] More
It’s every woman’s dream come true: Saving money by spending money. It sounds counterintuitive, but like I tell my husband regularly, an investment is a good way to save money (and sometimes I actually mean it). Believe it or not, sometimes it’s better to spend more money because it will help you save more money. […] More
Retirement seems like something far off for many people, but it’s not as far away as you might think. You’ve heard for years that Social Security probably won’t be around by the time my generation retires and that saving for retirement as soon as possible is more important than ever before. Well, it’s true. You […] More
When someone important to you retires, whether it’s a family member, friend or coworker, you probably want to honor their hard work and dedication with a little gift. It’s a lovely way to say thank you for all they’ve done and to congratulate someone on their success and the beginning of their new life of […] More
Let’s be real: no one likes paying taxes – not you, not me, nor does anyone else enjoy it. It’s quite frustrating to be excited to get your paycheck you so earnestly slaved for only to have a huge chunk of it taken away for “taxes.” What ARE taxes, anyway?! Most people don’t know what […] More
Obamacare is not something many people are happy with. It’s causing a lot of problems for many Americans and leaving few people feeling optimistic about its future – or more importantly, about their own future. While it was designed to “help” those who lack healthcare, the general consensus of the program is that it is […] More
Everywhere you turn you hear the word, “budget,” these days. You hear people budgeting their savings, their homes, their trips to the supermarket. Budgeting is a great financial resource for those intelligent enough to employ it in their lives. However, your budget isn’t just for your monthly finances and savings and retirement. It’s for everything […] More