Love your blog, Len. Let's just say it has opened my eyes, and for that I thank you. I've not been able to get a reasonable answer as to what happens when the dollar fails and mortgage holders are saddled with a house they can't pay for. Also, if the ...
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How to Save Money for Your Mortgage Deposit
Getting onto the property ladder is an important step that many individuals strive for. Having your own home isn't just about having a place to sleep at night, it's also about preparing for the future and building equity. With your own place, you'll ...
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8 Ways to Save More on Back-to-School Shopping This Year
If you've got kids, then the odds are you'll be participating in that annual ritual known as back-to-school shopping. Unfortunately, it's an expense that can take a big bite out of your budget. So why not dig a little deeper when looking for extra ...
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11 Ways to Ensure Your Summer Vacation Doesn’t Bust Your Budget
Going on vacation is exciting and fun-filled until you get the bill. This year, dig into your R&R with peace of mind by following these tips on how to ensure a satisfying and budget-friendly vacay:
Weigh the costs of lodging vs. ...
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My 14th Annual Cost Survey of 10 Popular Brown Bag Sandwiches
If you're like most people, it's been hard not to notice the increase in your monthly grocery bill over the past year. I guess that's to be expected with the latest "official" inflation rate as measured by the CPI coming in at a jaw-dropping 9.1% ...
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How I Got Scammed at My Local Gas Station
People who believe in personal responsibility are often unfairly accused of being heartless and uncaring.
For proof, all one has to do is look at my inbox. I usually get at least one scathing letter every week from a reader who mistakes my ...
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100 Words On: Why It’s So Hard to Beat a Homegrown Tomato
There's a reason why tomatoes are found in 85% of all gardens, topping the list of most popular homegrown produce: Biting into the fresh and juicy sweetness of a vine-ripened homegrown tomato is pure nirvana for the senses -- a savory treat unmatched ...
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How to Secure Your Home on a Budget
We all want to provide a safe life for our significant others and children, but sometimes, it's just out of our price range -- or is it? Securing your home doesn't have to be super expensive to be effective. Protecting your property and home won't ...
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Dear Diary: How I Fixed My Water Heater Without a Plumber and Saved $400
The Honeybee alerted me to the fact that our hot water heater was making popping and cracking sounds that she had never heard before.
This got me a bit worried because the heater was 12-years-old and I knew it was on its last legs. When a water ...
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6 Ways to Avoid Becoming a Pickpocket Victim
Imagine you're on vacation -- in a foreign country, no less -- and you've been the victim of a pickpocket. Cash, credit cards, passport -- all gone. What do you do? It's a nightmare scenario nobody wants to go through. Thankfully, you can lessen the ...
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The Embarrassing Anatomy of a Phishing Scam
You've got to hand it to scam artists. They often succeed in spite of themselves.
If I had a nickel for every time I retrieved a message from my inbox warning me that my PayPal account has been limited, or that my credit card has been suspended, ...
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Dealing With a Deceased Person’s Money and Property
Not too many people know what to do with a person's estate when they die. What can make matters even worse is that filing paperwork, taking an inventory, and locating legal documents are going to be the last things you want to think about at such an ...
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Can You Afford a Home?
Purchasing a home is one of the bigger moments in many people's lives, whether or not they have purchased on in the past. But with rising home prices and interest rates, it can seem less and less affordable to acquire your own home. There are a few ...
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4 Things Everyone Should Do After Buying a New Home
Buying a new home is one of the most exciting and expensive things you are likely to do within your lifetime. Spending time researching the area you want to move to, finding the dream property, and then actually getting an offer accepted feels like ...
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A Memorial Day Tribute from Aunt Doris: Shaken — Not Stirred
Living in the heart of London during World War II and the Blitz, I came so near to "kicking the bucket" (or as we say, "falling off me perch") more times than I can count.
When the war started, I was an 18-year-old civil servant working at a ...
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9 Indispensable Financial Tips for Teens & Twentysomethings
I hate to admit this, kids, but I used to think my parents were really dumb. A few peas short of a casserole. All foam, no beer. Dumber than a box of hair.
I get it; most teenagers and young adults already know everything about anything. But as ...
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Yes, You Can Afford It!
Do you ever ask yourself, when considering a major purchase: "Can I afford that?" It's a relevant question in an era when inflation is taking its toll on household income and people are finding it harder to get good jobs. However, the good news is ...
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100 Words On: Why It’s Not Poor Etiquette to Put Ketchup on a Hot Dog
There are plenty of food snobs out there who insist that it is sacrilegious to put ketchup on a hot dog. That assessment is echoed by The National Hot Dog Council which proclaims that ketchup should never be put on a hot dog by anyone over the age of ...
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The 6 Most Valuable Grocery Store Products
When it comes to utility, not all grocery items are created equal.
If value can be defined by versatility then, some grocery items offer a lot more bang for your buck than others.
Sure, everybody knows about the incredible and legendary ...
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5 Pointers to Help You Pick the Right Home Loan
Home loans are the only way that most people around the world today can afford to buy homes. This is especially true for real estate in expensive locales from San Francisco to New York -- and even homes in a city like Mumbai.
With the high prices ...
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