More often than not, persistence and the will to keep plugging away pays off. This is Travis’s debt story… After having accumulated $109,000 in credit card debt, our finances finally reached a boiling point a few years ago. No longer able to meet all of our financial commitments, my wife and I enrolled in a […]
“As a rule of thumb, you probably shouldn’t be taking a nap now since it’s a workday,” my daughter told me the other day. And she’s right. She told me on a Monday too. Plus, I was being lazy all morning. All in all, it’s been a fantastic start to the week. Don’t Rely Too […]
One of the many hallmarks of adulthood in America is buying a home of your own. After all, having a white picket fence and all that comes with it is the American dream. And if you listen to experts (or even your know-it-all aunt), you’ll never find a better time to buy than right now […]
You’d think the increased demand caused by the pandemic would have died out by now, but it seems like the problem is just getting more and more serious. The nationwide housing inventory is at a record low, and the shortage is causing a dilemma for many prospective buyers. The shortage isn’t necessarily bad. At the […]
I’m a huge DIY’er (or rather, my husband is), and I understand the value that comes from a job well done with your own hands and time. I am the first to admit, however, that there are some projects best left to a professional, especially when it involves quality and safety. Here are examples of […]
I’ve always wanted to install solar panels to generate our electricity needs. It just never made sense for us because we’ve been talking on and off about moving for the past few years. Still, the fact that you can pay a one-time fee to avoid paying the monthly electricity bill forever kept me interested. After […]
