Personal Finance and Lifestyle Guide
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Debt is an ugly word that too many people take for granted. Many people are in debt because they think life will turn around or they simply can’t say no when they want something rather than need it. Many people think that in a few years they’ll pay off their debt and live a happier […] More
One of the advantages to being self-employed is that you have no income limits; this is also one of the biggest disadvantages of being self-employed. While you have no limit to how much money you can potentially make, you might not always be able to guarantee that money will come in at a regular pace. […] More
Many people have the notion that becoming a landlord would be a great gig (my husband being one of them). How easy would it be to, instead of selling your current home, rent it to others while you buy or build a new home. It eliminates the stress of listing and selling, closing and all […] More
Who doesn’t wish they could save more? Even if you’re saving a significant amount of money each month, you still want to save more. It’s a mental thing that affects your mind; you have plenty saved but you want more. You can never be too safe or too prepared for the uncertainties of the future. […] More
Buying a new car is something the general public is doing far less often, and for good reason. Sure, driving the expensive and hottest new rides on the market is fun but it’s not practical and it’s never cost effective. Driving your car long after it’s paid for is a much better idea. In fact, […] More
Is it ever okay to regift something? My answer is a resounding yes. There are many good reasons that you should regift something that you have received. Choosing to regift saves you money you would have had to have spent on a gift. With so many people watching their budget, this can be a very […] More
With the housing market turning around homes are becoming less affordable, making it difficult for anyone buying a home to get the kind of house for the kind of money they would have spent even just two years ago. The housing market is making a huge comeback in most areas of the country. No longer […] More
Before we get to the top 15 insurance companies in the World, let’s start this story by looking back into ancient history. Did you know that (according to Investopedia) the first written proof of insurance policy goes as far back as cca 1750 BC? On a Babylonian obelisk monument, there is a carving, better known […] More
Checking account mistakes are something that happen to everyone from time to time. Whether your checking account mistakes are being off by a few cents or a few hundred, it is important to catch them because they add up over the course of time and can cause you huge problems. It is best to proactive […] More
Social media can be useful on many different fronts. It can help us to connect with friends as well as keep up with long distance relatives and loved ones. It can be used on the business front, too. Another thing that social media can do is help you to save money. How can social media […] More
Buying a new car is something that most of us do pretty regularly, but we don’t consider the hidden costs associated with a new car. Selling your old car is a good option if you want to get money for a new one. If you do not want to go through all of the hassles […] More
One of the biggest questions many successful women ask is where their money is going. You earn a comfortable salary, save and you don’t spend frivolously, so where’s all that extra money at the end of the month? After all, you’d like to take what you don’t spend on entertainment and extras and add it […] More