Buying your first home is usually a very exciting time in your life. You can spend months searching for the perfect place, and then one day, you finally find “the one”. You hurriedly make an offer, get all the paperwork together and sign the contract. Everything seems to be going according to plan. But then […]
When realizing the current debt situation in the United States, it can be difficult to maintain an optimistic outlook on the future. The national debt, is now over $18 trillion, and many U.S. citizens are finding themselves living with debt as they try to cope with the current economy. For many students, the notion of going […]
The concept of monthly membership-based services is nothing new. You probably already pay a monthly rate for unlimited texts and data on your phone, unlimited Internet service, or satellite television. Netflix, Hulu, Vudu and other streaming media services also allow you to enjoy as many movies you like (within the database) for a flat monthly […]
My wife and I stay on track with our finances through constant communication. We go over our budget twice a week to ensure we’re in sync with every aspect of our finances including: Income amounts to be received in the current two week budget period Bills due during the current two week budget period Amount […]
There are many of us who still refuse to break ties with our cable company because of our kids. However, you don’t have to fear that your kids will cause an uproar if you kick your cable provider to the curb. There are many affordable choices available for them. An added bonus is that by cutting cable TV, […]
Popular culture has a far greater impact on our belief systems and personal philosophies than you might expect. An afternoon with a tub of popcorn and the latest summer blockbuster can affect your view of money — without you even realizing it. Here are four huge summer blockbusters from the last 30 years, and the […]
