I hate to admit this, kids, but I used to think my parents were really dumb too. A few peas short of a casserole. All foam, no beer. Dumber than a box of hair.
I get it; Matthew, you're 20 and, Nina, you're 17 going on 30, which, by default, means ...
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100 Words On: Why Budgets Are So Important (for Most People)
It's true; budgets aren't for everybody. After all, there are many people who have minimal debt, pay off their credit cards in full each month, and have little trouble saving without one. However, there are just as many who need a budget to track ...
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4 Ways Social Media Use Makes You Vulnerable to Identity Fraud
Most of us use at least one form of social media to stay in touch with friends and family we don't get to see every day. From Facebook to Snapchat, social media gives us the ability to share updates with all our friends and followers at once.
But ...
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If You Can’t Live on $40,000 Per Year, It’s Your Own Fault
Awhile back I described ten common characteristics of debt-free people.
In that article, I specifically asked my readers to consider this question:
"Why is it that there are families out there with household incomes under $40,000 comfortably ...
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Joint vs. Separate Bank Accounts: Which One Is Really Better?
The eternal question for partners who settle down together is and always will be: Do we keep our money separate or open a joint account?
Personally, I'm against joint accounts -- I don't want anybody micromanaging my cash flow.
There are ...
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The Best Household CEOs Understand the Power of Saying ‘No’
By most accounts, there are more than 250,000 words in the English language.
Of course, I have my favorites.
For example, I've always been quite fond of platypus; I smile every time I hear myself say it.
For some reason, there happens to be ...
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How to Find and Evaluate the Best Home Warranty Insurance Providers
Every home is subject to wear and tear over its lifetime; both due to the normal process of aging and as a result of other risks such as fires, bad weather or earthquakes among others.
Depending on the magnitude of repairs needed at any given ...
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Grocery Auctions: A Fun Way to Lower Your Food Bill!
In these times of economic uncertainty, many people are looking to cut costs wherever possible. So as pressure on pocket books continues to mount, highly resourceful household CEOs have begun visiting local auction houses for great deals on ... ...
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The Honeybee Helps Me Review Blue Apron’s Home Delivery Meal Service
This is a product review for Blue Apron.
Product Overview: Blue Apron is a fresh ingredient and recipe delivery service designed to help home chefs of all skill levels cook creative and tasty meals at home. Each week, Blue Apron does the menu ...
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Real Estate Agents: Why They’re Not Worth It
I've sold one house in my lifetime -- way back in 1997 -- and I did that without a real estate agent. Yep ... For sale by owner (or FSBO).
It wasn't supposed to be that way.I actually started out with a realtor because I thought it would be crazy ...
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8 Smart Alternatives to Wasting Your Money on a Lavish Wedding
I don't like weddings.
Call me cold-hearted, but I don't find anything enjoyable about having to put on a suit and tie in the middle of a heat wave in August while two people profess their undying love for one another outdoors. Meanwhile, I'm over ...
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How to Find A Low-Priced Plumber Who Won’t Rip You Off
I'm not a plumber. In fact, I'm not very handy around the house at all.
If I can't fix something with a hammer or screwdriver I prefer to pay somebody else to do the work. That's why I decided to consider a professional Pasadena area plumber to ...
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16 Reasons Why Whirlpool Tubs Are For Suckers
Once again, I thought I'd pass on a little advice and save a serious case of buyer's remorse for the six people left in America who are still looking to buy a home.
No, no. I'm not going to tell you why corner lots are for suckers again.
This ...
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100 Words On: Why You Should Never Cosign A Loan for Anyone
Cosigning for a loan is one of the dumbest financial moves you could ever make. By cosigning, you not only assume liability for the borrowed money, but you also make it tougher on yourself to qualify for large loans -- regardless of your payment ...
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Why Some Who Cut Expenses to the Bone Still Can’t Make Ends Meet
The other day I was fueling up my car at the local gas station. While I was waiting for the tank to fill, I thought it would be a good idea to get rid of the remains of a ridiculously large bug that was splattered on the windshield.
Unfortunately, ...
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A Few Thoughts from Aunt Doris: The Neighborhood Bully
This is another repost from an occasional series by my dear Aunt Doris, who passed away in 2015 at the age of 94.
When I was in my early teens, Mum and I moved from Kensington to Notting Hill in London. (Yes, the same Notting Hill as the Julia ...
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True Story: My Spouse Skipped Town and Left Me Penniless!
I'd always considered myself pretty street smart. You know, the kind of girl that didn't have an easy life and had learned many lessons via the School of Hard Knocks.
Then I married my Prince Charming. He didn't make much money, but we shared the ...
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100 Words On: 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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The 9 Biggest Rules for Dating on a Budget
For most people, dating is fun.
However, dating isn't cheap, and depending on what you two like to do, it can take a sizable toll on your finances.
Back in the day, taking your date to a fancy restaurant and an extravagant activity meant you ...
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Why Pastry Chefs Are Financially Savvier Than the Common Man
If you ask me there are few things in life better than a warm chocolate chip cookie, fresh from the oven and accompanied with a little cold milk for dunking purposes.
As far as I'm concerned, the bar-none gold standard of chocolate chip cookies is ...
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