Here in Ohio, the pollen count is high enough to make a dust bunny sneeze. Allergy season is upon us — and that means additional costs in the form of tissues, tissues, and more tissues, not to mention the multiple boxes and bottles of over-the-counter allergy medicines. Here are a few tips to help you [...]
It seems like everything we do is set up on a payment schedule. We make monthly payments for rent, mortgages, credit cards, school loans, and car payments. We even make payments for our music — Pandora One, anyone? It’s a convenient way of life, especially since few people have the means to pay for all [...]
Common appliances, like washing machines and refrigerators, have never been cheap. These “essential” appliances make our modern lives easier; we’ve come to rely on them to quickly complete daily chores that used to take hours. To extend the life of these major appliances, a little maintenance can go a long way. Here are some tips [...]
You never know when financial disaster will strike. If you’re a regular reader of MoneyNing, chances are good that you’re prepared for a setback, but many young families are not. Many 18 to 25 year olds are starting families, and they may still have that invincible mindset that doesn’t lend well to preparing for emergencies. I’ve talked [...]
My mom and I were discussing the price of gas the other day. I told her that I’d just paid $3.96 a gallon; I was shocked that the price was so high and wasn’t happy about spending $50 to fill up my car. Her response was, “I never really worry about the price of gas [...]
Being financially responsible throughout life can lead to less stress and fewer worries. One way to put this into practice is to get thrifty. You can either sell your used items, or buy used from someone else. If you put in some time, you’ll find that being thrifty is an excellent way to save money. [...]
