You love your friends and family, and you’d do absolutely anything to help them. Then one day, your friend is late on rent and asks to borrow $500 from you. He promises to pay you back when he gets his next paycheck, but you’re not so sure. You’re worried that loaning out money could put […]
Life can be full of unexpected surprises. No matter how much we plan, prepare, and set out to accomplish certain goals in life, life usually has other plans. It’s in those crisis moments when we feel like we are off our “path”. A layoff, a breakup, a divorce, a move, or a financial emergency can […]
“Come on. We’re going out tonight. You and Rebecca meet us at Dave & Buster’s. We’ll be there at seven.” “We can’t.” “Why not?” You’re at a loss: You don’t want to admit you’ve blown your budget for the month and have no play money to go out with. “Uh, Becca’s not feeling well,” you […]
Juggling working at home while having two little ones underfoot is an extremely hard thing to do. On one hand, you are lucky to get the opportunity to work at home while still taking care of your children. On the other hand, little ones, whether you have one or more, require constant attention and love. […]
Becoming a homeowner is the American dream right? Unfortunately, too many people rush into this dream – only to find themselves in financial despair and facing foreclosure. This could’ve easily happened to me. After getting divorced a year ago, I thought about purchasing a home of my own. I was working two jobs and sharing a […]
Death is a nasty business. But it’s a business, nonetheless. As our parents and family members age, it’s our job to deal with the aftermath of their passing. This is never an easy subject to discuss, but if left unaddressed, you could end up with less than nothing. If you’re fortunate enough to land an […]
