Many factors play into the decision to make a major move — career opportunities, family obligations, financial situations, and lifestyle changes, to name a few. The decision to move may not be voluntary, but imperative, and a necessary and often un-budgeted expense. Just how much you end up paying, however, is something you can have a great […]
Two years ago, my husband and I had to purchase the trifecta; a new refrigerator, washer, and dryer. Now, we are in the market for a new dishwasher, and I’m amazed at the cost of new appliances. As we were skimming through the refrigerator section recently, it was hard to find a fridge that was not […]
I’m a huge sports fan, increasingly so as I get older. Maybe I just love the thrill of competition, maybe I enjoy watching humans do unbelievable physical acts, or maybe it just makes me feel younger. It’s probably a little of all of them, but I love sports. Like most guys, I enjoy sitting in […]
I love Christmas, but I’ll admit that I breathed a small sigh of relief when all of the holiday stuff got put away until next year. So it’s strange to admit that I’ve already started doing my Christmas shopping for 2015. In fact, I get most of my Christmas shopping done 11 months in advance […]
You may be pretty confident that you’re good at saving money. But did you know you might be throwing money away and not even know it? Even if you think you’re living a frugal lifestyle, there are many things we all do everyday that are both a waste of time and money. We can always improve […]
Gift giving is fun, that is until you realize you need a lot more cash for the season. You don’t have to spend a lot of money to show your loved ones that you care, but it may require a bit more time and creativity to do so. I love giving gifts, but I’m also […]
