Personal Finance and Lifestyle Guide
Married couples have the choice of filing their taxes jointly or separately. What is the best option for you and your spouse? Generally, it is to file jointly – but there are several factors to consider before making your choice. Obviously, the first hurdle is that you have to be married. For tax purposes, you […] More
There is a certain magic in the air during spring (and fall, to be quite honest). The air is warm and beautiful, but the evenings are still cool and enjoyable. There is nothing I, personally, enjoy more than spending evenings outside while the kids run and play and I can sit on the deck and […] More
Perhaps you’ve heard the term ‘freezing your credit’ in the past, but what does it really mean and why do it? The simple truth is that freezing your credit means that you contact the major credit bureaus and ask them to place a freeze on your account so that no one can pull or access […] More
Shopping secondhand is a huge trend at the moment. People all over the world are currently shopping for the things that they want and need by buying them used. Whether it’s gently used furniture that’s been refurbished and made fabulous at an antique store or something like a designer handbag that’s being sold at a […] More
Social Security benefits are not exactly impressive these days, and they only stand to become less and less impressive over time. The average Social Security check is around $1,300 and the average amount a married couple pulls in on Social Security is only $2,100. That’s not exactly a lot to live on, and it’s not […] More
When you have people over to your home, or just your family for that matter, where does everyone go? It’s the kitchen, right? I cannot tell you how much time we spend in our kitchen for people who don’t cook much. It seems that everyone is drawn to the space, and that’s why we chose […] More
If there are two things in the world people dislike more than most anything, it’s taxes and credit card debt. On that note, don’t pay your taxes with your credit card. It should be that simple, but for many it’s anything but. Ideally, we would all figure out precisely how much money we owe the […] More
By now you know that Chase offers some of the most lucrative credit cards on the market, and now the lender is offering an even more amazing card. The Chase Freedom Unlimited was just announced; and it looks to be a good card for those who like to enjoy the benefits of cash back on […] More