Personal Finance and Lifestyle Guide
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The preapproval process is perhaps one of the most important when it comes to buying a new house. While it is possible to view new homes and begin the process without a preapproval, there are always some sellers and even some realtors who will not show a home to anyone without a preapproval and sometimes […] More
IKEA is that store you cannot stop thinking about. You know that the items in the store are not that amazing in terms of what you really want in your home, but you cannot stop shopping. You take your kids, you go without your kids. You wander up and down every single aisle in the […] More
Your smart phone probably cost you a pretty penny, and you probably upgrade that phone more often than you care to admit. I know how it works; I do it, too. I’m married to a man who is convinced that life is not complete without the latest and greatest technology, which means I upgrade my […] More
If you are about to ask the love of your life to become your wife (or husband, however you roll), why not let us help you save a bit of money on that very expensive piece of jewelry you’re about to buy? Think Carats You’re not shopping for a rabbit, but a woman cares more […] More
It’s impossible to go into your local Target store without hearing all about the Target Red Card. What exactly is this Red Card, and is it worth it? The Red Card is designed to offer Target shoppers a discount on their purchases, and it’s designed so that those who hold the card have a few […] More
LA Fitness Discount: 3 Key Tips We all know exercise is one of the best gifts we can give our bodies. Not only does it makes us healthier in terms of weight, it makes us feel less stressed, puts us in a better mood, and it even helps us live a longer life. Now that […] More
Your credit score is a pretty important number in your life. Some might say it’s the most important number in your life. After all, this is the number that determines whether or not you can get a job, buy a house, get a loan or do most anything you might imagine. It’s important, and we […] More
A lot of people have some spare time on their hands in the summer. As a result, a lot of people choose to spend that spare time in the pursuit of either rest and relaxation or fun and excitement out in the sun, which means increased spending on a wide range of products and services. […] More
There’s nothing I love more than breaking down big goals into small steps. Honestly, with four small kids home all summer long with me while I have to go about my own daily routine as if there are not four small kids running around, small steps are all I’ve got. Seriously, my to-do list looks […] More
Sometimes it’s just necessary to have a meal outside of your home. We say that it’s a waste of money, and that’s an opinion that we all have that differs. It is a waste to eat out all the time, but it’s fun to do on occasion. And it’s really fun to do when someone […] More
Bad credit is bad news. It might not mean anything to those who don’t know what it’s like to have bad credit, but anyone who does have bad credit will tell you that it really makes life difficult. Since the economy crashed in 2008, it’s become more common for people to suffer from bad credit. […] More
It’s the most wonderful time of the year; the holidays (particularly Christmas). To me, the holidays officially begin the first day of September. My birthday is September 30, so the entire month is a holiday to me. Add to that the fact that college football begins at the beginning of the month (Go Gators!) and […] More