My fiancée and I are trying to plan for our future, which can be difficult when it comes to transportation. Cars are costly to run and often have mechanical issues that lead to more expenses. While my fiancée drives a newer car, my car is old and will need to be replaced within the next […]
College, school clothes, toys, electronics — everything adds up when it comes to providing your children with their best possible future. What are you doing to give them the life they deserve? Our Paycheck-to-Paycheck Society Thanks to the wretched state of the present economy, much of our society is living paycheck-to-paycheck. Once upon a time, […]
Even though we generally think of Social Security as a retirement program, there are also other benefits available. In particular, Social Security can assist the surviving family members of a deceased worker who paid into the program. Like many aspects of Social Security, however, the rules for survivor benefits are a little complicated. Here’s what […]
A couple weeks ago, I discussed the benefits and costs of juicing fruits and vegetables, and I realized that people are more and more concerned with what they put in their bodies. Certain unhealthy foods can cause damage to your body in the short and long term, so it’s only natural that the organic food […]
Another new iPhone is on sale, proving yet again that the “cult of Apple” has staying power. But purchasing Apple products can get expensive — I know. My husband and I each have a MacBook Pro, and I also have an iMac, an iPad, and an iPod Touch! The good news is that we’ve found […]
The last 10 years in the United States have seen a significant increase in cell phone usage. I was unable to get a phone until I was 16 (my parent’s rule) and even then, the phone only had calling and minimal texting capabilities. Today, I can ask a random 6 year old what the weather […]
