Tickets to an official NFL, NBA, MLB, or NHL game can easily cost $100 or more, and that cost is for the bad seats. Right now, good Broncos tickets will set you back nearly $400 per seat. I don’t know about you, but I don’t think that taking a family of four to a game should require a loan. Fortunately, there are many ways to get good seats without applying for a mortgage. Here are a few ways to save.
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Spring is nearly here! In addition to warmer weather, the return of baseball, and gardens blooming, the changing of the seasons will also bring you several opportunities to teach your kids about money. It’s never too early (or late!) to put your kids on the road to lifelong financially savvy decisions, so as you get ready for the end of winter, think about activities you can share with your kids that will teach them about money, as well as give you some fun family time. Here are three examples to get you started.
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I’ll go ahead and admit it: Generally immune to brands, I drive a BMW. A 10-year-old model, and it’s the entry-level 325, but still, it’s a luxury brand with a luxury sticker price. I almost can’t help it (or can I?) – the Silicon Valley is filled with luxury cars, mostly German brands such as BMW, Mercedes and Audi. It’s almost the norm here, and my car certainly doesn’t stand out on the road. If anything, it stands out because it’s old. Most people replace their car every 3 years over here.
A few months ago, we went on a trip to Central California. Driving outside the Silicon Valley was a real eye-opener. My BMW seemed almost silly, out of place. No one was driving luxury cars and most people around us were driving American vehicles.
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There are plenty of people who swear that, someday, when they have enough money, they’re going to quit their job and start up their own business. Some of these people actually succeed, but a lot just never seem to have enough money to make the transition — they don’t even know how much they need.
How Much Money Do You Need to Quit Your Day Job?
Around this time of year, some myths about paying taxes tend to circulate. These myths are different from the difficulties that might come with trying to figure out which deductions and credits you are eligible (and which are still available for you to take). The following three myths about paying taxes can mean serious problems with the IRS, but remember, these aren’t the truth:
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The rising prices of food and fuel will make it harder to make ends meet and save for future goals. We all know the obvious things like eat at home, use coupons and shop the sales flyers so here are some little tweaks that will help you spend less on food.
1. Watch portion sizes, especially for young children. It’s easy to dish out more food than we want to (or need to) eat. Many times we will automatically eat everything on our plate, regardless of hunger so try serving a bit less. Sticking to the suggested serving sizes of pricey foods like meat and cheese can save money and keep us healthy and trim.
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