The price of gasoline has been on a steady decline lately. In fact, in many parts of the country the price has reached less than $3 a gallon. According to AAA, six months ago the national average for the price of a gallon of gasoline was $3.68. As of December 18, 2014 it was $2.47 — […]
“Stop wasting your money on paying rent” is likely a phrase you’ve heard often. After all, the common version of the American dream consists of owning a home. But is renting really all that bad? No, and sometimes it’s actually better than buying your own home. Yes, it’s true! In some cases, and for some […]
Receipts are a topic of controversy in my home. They take up spaces in our pockets, purses, wallets, and you can never find the exact one you need (until months later of course). In other words, the little scraps of paper are a scourge in the side of clutter-haters everywhere. Within minutes of walking through […]
For the first time ever, my husband and I have full benefits through his work. As we looked over our health insurance options, we discussed the premium/deductible tradeoff. We’ve had a high-deductible plan for years, mainly because that was the only way to keep health insurance costs reasonable when buying as an individual. But, thanks to […]
Planning for your financial future as a couple isn’t something you should tackle alone. You and your spouse each have a valuable voice in the success (or demise) of your finances. But talking money usually causes arguments and discord even in the sturdiest of marriages. So how do you and your spouse get on the same page while financial […]
I do a large portion of my holiday shopping (or any shopping, for that matter) online. Not only is it more convenient because I live about an hour away from the closest city, but I often find precisely what I need for a lot less. But there are, of course, some trade-offs in online shopping that […]
