Personal Finance and Lifestyle Guide
Investors who are looking for avenues to generate extra income on the side are at serious risk for being taken advantage of. There are some lucrative businesses that will pay off in aces but the trick is wading through the myriads of investment scams to get to the good ones. Con artists are becoming more […] More
Divorce can be one of the most financially disruptive events in a person’s life. Lifelong dreams and plans are dramatically altered. For the newly divorced person, the time can be as economically confusion as it is emotionally confusing. It is important, with a pending divorce, to find out where you will stand tax-wise during the […] More
The statistics show that Americans are big on giving to charity. The amounts average approximately two percent of the GDP for the country and it is estimated that the majority of the funding is made by individuals versus corporations with approximately eighty eight percent of households giving to charity. In addition to helping those less […] More
Are you struggling with debt but still want to invest? Sounds like quite a dilemma, doesn’t it? The truth is, whether you decide to invest your money or pay off debt, you’ll need to put forth some effort. Both of these incentives require money. Where do you start? The first thing you need to consider […] More
Unfortunately, marriages don’t always work. For the average person, divorce can be stressful and difficult, however, the cost of the divorce is relatively low. When a celebrity gets divorced, things are completely different. Every detail about the divorce and the reasons for it are often plastered all over the cover of every tabloid magazine. Celebrities […] More
Nothing captures public attention quite like celebrity couples and swinger couples. Musicians, movie stars, and athletes who form relationships with one another are a ubiquitous feature of the media. They pervade social consciousness in ways that very few other topics can match, as news about celebrity couples will travel quickly through social media, radio, and […] More
Getting an insurance policy is prudent, but unless your policy is unlimited you are never fully covered. There is a limit to every policy’s payout, and some policies cover only common liabilities. But what happens when, say, your dog bites a person and you get sued? Thanks to Umbrella Insurance coverage, unexpected accidents such as […] More
Three times this year my family has had to do the medical insurance search thing. First we began with the annual issue of seeing whether or not our current plan still worked for us or if there was anything that we wanted to change, add or remove from our policy through my husband’s employer. Following […] More
Budgets are a great thing financially speaking, but they certainly make life seem a lot less fun. Turning down invitation after invitation, forgoing events, skipping fun outings and staying home eating the same boring meals night after night can really cramp your style and put you in a foul mood. Too bad, though; because you […] More
Fun fact; pretty much everyone in my family is a teacher. Okay, so three people in my family are all teachers, but that’s a lot. My mom, my aunt and my best friend/cousin are all teachers, and they love what they do. They don’t get paid much – and they know it – but they […] More
It’s not the big things that break down budgets on a regular basis. It’s the little things. Think of it this way; how often do you go out and buy a new boat or a new car or a new house during the month and add to your expenses and your budget? Not all that […] More
Summer is the word that everyone wants to hear all through the year. You get a break from school and work (hopefully) and you get to spend tons of time just lazing about with your family and your friends. On the other hand, your summer may be adventure- packed and you will find yourself backpacking […] More