Are you looking for ways to save money on your food bill? It may be easier than you think. Consider this: In 2013, I spent $13,788 on groceries for our four-person household. In 2022, that number climbed to $17,101. In case you're wondering, that ...
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How to Have a Beautiful Wedding AND Exotic Honeymoon for $5000 – or Less!
The average cost to have a wedding is now $29,000. That's some serious dough - especially for couples looking to have a beautiful wedding and honeymoon for $5000 or less!
I know getting married is supposed to be a once-in-a-lifetime event, but is ...
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Wondering How to Teach Your Kids About Taxes? Consider the ‘Parent Tax’
Paying taxes is something your kids will have to deal with as adults. So why wait to teach your kids about taxation and earning money until after they get their first job?
You shouldn't. Teach your kids by charging them the "Parent Tax."
The Parent ...
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Why You Should Never Put Miracle Whip on a Tuna Sandwich
You should never put Miracle Whip on a tuna sandwich. Why? Because while mayonnaise is considered a condiment, any decent chef knows that, technically, it's a sauce. Beautiful in its simplicity, mayo is nothing more than egg whites, oil, lemon juice, ...
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Divorce Can Not Only Hurt Your Heart, But Your Credit Score Too
Marriage is considered to be a rite of passage for most Americans -- although it's not all wedded bliss. The unfortunate truth is that 40% to 50% of marriages in the US end in divorce. In fact, approximately 827,000 divorces happen every year. And ...
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8 First-Time Investing Tips for Couples
There are milestones to which most couples look forward and for which they prepare -- such as getting married -- but the same can't always be said for making joint investments. What you do with your money is an important and impactful consideration ...
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How to Know If You’re Dating a Deadbeat
Are you afraid you may be romantically attached to a financially irresponsible person? Or maybe you're unsure about how to know if you're dating a deadbeat. These are both serious situations that require immediate attention.
I'm very fortunate that ...
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36 Amazing Uses for Plastic Grocery Bags
I've been a big defender of plastic grocery bags for a long time. In fact, last year I challenged readers to tell me why the humble plastic bag is still maligned by so many people.
Now I may be just a wee bit biased, but I think I made a very ...
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What You Must Know Before Filing a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit
More Americans are filing medical malpractice suits in the US -- but not because doctors are doing a worse job. In fact, they're doing roughly the same quality job. However, consumers today are more savvy and informed about how to find a malpractice ...
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Million Dollar Neighborhoods Are Still Popping Up Across the US
Across the United States, more than 800 neighborhoods have a median home value that exceeds $1 million, according to a report by Trulia. This new data means that the number of US homes costing $1 million or more has doubled since 2012.
While the ...
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Tips for Budgeting a Wedding
Budgeting for a wedding can seem like an overwhelming task. Most people need help figuring out where to begin. However, it doesn't have to be stressful.
This article will help you break down every part of budgeting a wedding into manageable parts. ...
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Dear Friend: Here Are 41 Reasons Why I’m NOT Lending the Money
The conventional wisdom is that you should never lend money to friends or family.
For me, that old saw was reinforced after I read a curious article in the Huffington Post that attempted to explain why our friends and family often fail to repay ...
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A Surefire Way to Teach Kids the Value of Money
One of the more difficult jobs any parent faces is teaching their kids the value of a dollar. Sadly, some kids never learn that money doesn't grow on trees.
It may seem cruel, but parents who aren't afraid to let their kids spend their money on ...
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Surprising Survey Results Highlight Attitudes of Young Drivers
As the Association of British Insurers (ABI) and the road safety charity, Brake, work together to revise the existing learning-to-drive system, one survey suggests that the task of improving the habits and attitudes of young drivers may be ...
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The Thermostat Isn’t the Only Tool for Saving Money on Your Utility Bills
Despite the conventional wisdom, there is at least one study out there that has concluded that opposites really don't attract -- at least when it comes to successful relationships.
If that's so, then perhaps my marriage is on borrowed time because ...
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3 Ways to Reduce Your Calling Costs
Everybody loves a cheap phone bill. But keeping in touch with family and friends on the phone can get very expensive if not handled properly. So with that in mind, here's how many savvy shoppers reduce their calling costs both domestically and ...
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How to Save Money at the Vet and Minimize Pet Medical Costs
Awhile back, we took our Rhodesian Ridgeback to the veterinarian for what I like to describe as a pet "lube, oil and filter." To put it another way, we had him placed under a general anesthetic so the vet could clean his teeth and work on repairing a ...
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The Importance of Good Moral Character
When evaluating people, they say good moral character trumps all. Coach John Wooden always preached that character was more important than reputation because "character is what you really are, while reputation is merely what others think you are." ...
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The Importance of Understanding Energy Tariffs
Energy is necessary for running our businesses and homes, but it can be costly. Consumers and suppliers alike have borne the brunt of the UK's energy crisis, which has since seen the price of energy skyrocketing thanks to high energy ...
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Home Repair Scams: Here Are the 9 Biggest
I've had numerous home repair scammers come to my house through the years offering "great deals" that were really anything but.
You know the type. Most of these guys wouldn't know what a contractor's license looked like if it hit them in the ...
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