For most of us, identify theft isn’t at the top of our minds, but it’s something that can happen to anyone. And if it does, it can really destroy your finances. When your personal information, such as a social security number or a bank account number, gets in the wrong hands, it can take years to […]
There are many things we can sacrifice in order to save some extra money. New clothes, cable TV, and eating out at restaurants often frequent this list. But one of the expenses that’s always controversial is internet access. Most of us don’t count it as a need, yet it’s very important for doing every day […]
To me, fitness studios have always seemed like the elite club of fitness venues, featuring small classes, professional instructors, and an exclusive feel. They’re also notoriously pricey, running around $40 per session — more than the price per month at some big-box gyms! In spite of their expense, fitness studios hold great appeal to people […]
They seem to be everywhere you look, yet they are hardly noticeable. What am I talking about? Fees. Nearly everything these days from checking accounts, to credit cards, and even investments have fees that are eating away at your net worth. While these fees may seem like drops in the bucket each month, compounded over […]
“Just wait,” one couple told my husband and me. “As soon as your kids get older, you will be racing from one sport or activity to the other, and then you won’t have any free time.” The couple was sweet, but I could not help but feel overwhelmed by hearing about their crammed schedule with […]
My husband recently got an infuriating letter from his employer-sponsored health insurer, which covers our whole family. The insurance is conducting a dependent eligibility audit. All employees who have dependents covered by the plan must prove that the dependents really qualify. Other than the irritation of having to track down and photocopy our marriage license, […]
