There has been a lot written recently about the idea of a spending fast. You take a break from all non-essential spending (you still have to pay your bills and buy groceries, after all) in order to break the habit of mindlessly spending money. While I don’t think I would want to participate in a [...]
You look out the window of your home each night after dinner, staring across the street at your neighbors. You long for the cars they drive, their weekly manicured lawns, and even the vacations they seem to take several times a year. You’re not alone. I often look out my window, too, staring at the [...]
Banking is one of the many aspects of life that is becoming almost unrecognizable with changes in technology. With mobile banking and 24-hour a day access to your financial information, many of the functions of your local bank branch are becoming obsolete. The banking industry has to work to keep up with new demands, and [...]
We’ve been hearing for a couple years now about how inflation is going to stay low for quite some time. While the economy might be growing at a slow pace, and while core inflation (a measure of inflation that leaves out food and energy prices) looks like it’s growing at a slow pace, the reality is [...]
With baseball season comes a number of long bus trips, reading books is a great way for me to fill this time in a meaningful way. Getting lost in a good novel or learning something in a self help book is a productive way to spend rides. Do you enjoy reading books? Where do you [...]
None of us like to think about our own or our loved ones’ mortality, but ignoring that eventuality will not make a stressful situation any easier. When a family member dies, it’s important for you to know what responsibilities you might be facing. Here is a breakdown of what you can expect if a family [...]
