While we all know the importance of having life insurance to protect our families in the event of our death, the details of being the beneficiary of a life insurance policy are a little less clear. Here’s what you need to know about collecting life insurance benefits, so nothing comes as a surprise during a […]
The phone rings, and a voice on the other end says you owe $25,000. Impossible. You have impeccable credit. Or, so you thought. It turns out that someone’s been using your identity and has now run up mountains of debt. Unfortunately, this is all too common these days. According to IdentityTheft.info, identity theft strikes 15 […]
Managing your finances well means paying attention to where every single dollar goes. So, it’s time to ask yourself: how much money are you losing to hidden fees? Cell Phone Service Purchasing a new cell phone these days is a very complex process, especially if you care about what you’re being charged for every month. […]
Last week, I wrote an article discussing what to consider when buying a new car. My wife and I were planning on delaying our purchase, but we had to rearrange our plans when my car had some troubles. After bringing it to the shop, we decided it’d be a better idea to trade it in […]
My wife and I have two cars, one of which is nearing the end of its life. So, we’re in the market for a new vehicle. My wife would like one that functions better in the snow when we’re up north in the winter, and we both want to get a brand new car that […]
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 […]
