Just because summer is over doesn't mean you have to stop having family fun. With the kids back at school, bills due and a chill in the air, it feels hard to find affordable activities the whole family will enjoy. But if you're looking for a few ...
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I’m Not Rich, But I’m Financially Free; Here’s How I Got There
Let's face it, the more choices we have in life, the richer and more rewarding it becomes. Fortunately, I'm currently in that coveted sweet spot of financial freedom where I can do pretty much whatever the heck I please, whenever I want.
Don't get ...
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5 Ways You Can Save Money on Groceries This Week
For many people, the grocery bill is one of their largest monthly expenses. Fortunately, you can easily save money on groceries this week -- and every week after that -- with a little pre-planning and a lot of creative frugality.
Nix the ...
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5 Simple Ways to Avoid Online Fraud
You are just setting out in your online business venture or research work, and falling prey to online scams is the last thing on your mind. As such, it's safe to say thinking about ways to avoid online fraud also isn't one of your top concerns.
We ...
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Why I Run My Household Like a Business (and Why You Should Too)
Before I started my blog, I spent my free time as a dedicated volunteer for Little League baseball. And although I rose through the ranks over the years to eventually become a league president, looking back, my fondest Little League memories still ...
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Why Making a Good First Impression Is Important
Like it or not, when it comes to evaluating others, people tend to form an opinion within 30 seconds of meeting someone for the first time. Unfortunately, that resulting initial impression is generally extremely difficult to reverse should we start ...
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5 Ways to Make Your Commuter Marriage Work
Most married couples wouldn't dream of living in separate houses, let alone separate states, but this situation is a reality for millions of couples. It doesn't mean they're unhappy. In fact, it has nothing to do with the emotional state of the ...
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How to Get the Dream Home You Always Wanted
Maybe you've owned a home for years, or you've just left your parent's home and are looking to get onto the property ladder. Either way, getting the deposit ready for purchasing your dream home is no easy task. For most people, buying a home is the ...
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What the Producers of ‘House Hunters’ Will Never Ever Tell You
You know, there are some events that are so momentous, so earth-shaking, that we can remember exactly where we were the moment we first heard the news. For me, last week was one of those times.
First, allow me to set the stage.
Long time ...
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When Is the Right Time to Buy Long Term Care Insurance?
It's amazing how many people fail to plan for the future. It's also amazing how many people deny the reality that we only have a certain number of years before we have outlived our usefulness. We all know that life is short, but how many of us really ...
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The Most Important Power Tool a Household CEO Can Own
There are more than eight-million victims of identity theft in the United States every year; on average they lose $750 per incident and spend 59 hours of personal time closing fraudulent accounts.
You can reduce your risk of identity fraud by ...
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Is Pet Insurance Worth It?
Pets enrich our lives by providing welcome companionship and loyalty through our toughest days, as well as our happiest ones. What would you do if yours got sick? Are you prepared to bear the financial burdens of veterinary visits and the associated ...
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When Should You Consider a Home Warranty?
A home warranty is a service plan or contract providing coverage for repairing and replacing major appliances and systems in your home. Once you have one, you can have peace of mind when home appliances like freezers, air conditioning (AC), and ...
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How To Save Money on Moving Expenses
House prices and rental costs remain incredibly expensive. But whether you're buying a new home or renting, moving costs can be incredibly daunting too. So how can you save money on moving expenses?
Here are several ways to cut down on moving costs ...
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Summer Spending Season: How to Take a Vacation from the Stress
Summer is just around the corner - but are you ready? Not only for the beach weekends, family vacations, 4th of July festivities and kids' camps, but also for all the expenses that tend to heat up over the season? That's because summer is a big ...
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4 Budgeting Tips for Parents
As a parent, there's no doubt about the fact that one of your top priorities is most likely to save money. This is because raising a family can be quite expensive over time, especially if you want to make sure that you're providing your family with ...
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Lost Checks: Is Not Stopping Payment Worth the Risk?
I wish I was as smart as my kids. They're never wrong.
Never.
If you don't believe me, just ask them.
As a matter of fact, I was reminded of that little "fact" last month after the Honeybee noticed that a couple of checks hadn't been cashed by my ...
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The Ethics of Found Money: Should You Keep It?
Is it okay to keep money found on the ground? I mean ... What are the ethics of found money?
The reason I bring this up is because last week, while walking in a parking lot, I found a $10 bill laying on the pavement. And the feeling that came over ...
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9 Ways to Ensure Your Road Trip Sucks
I love summer. It's my favorite time of the year. Well ... after spring and autumn.
I know. That may not sound like a ringing endorsement, but it's true.
Anyway, one of my favorite things about summer is our annual family vacation; my favorites ...
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6 Ways to Clean Out Your House for Cash This Spring
Spring cleaning time is almost here. With that in mind, before you start tossing out perfectly good, re-sellable items, why not take inventory of all the goodies you've got and determine the best method of sale? After all, you may as well recoup some ...
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