My fiancée and I will be moving south this winter, but we plan on returning to the midwest at the end of the baseball season. This presents an interesting problem for us. We’ve furnished an apartment at our current location, but it’d be difficult to transport all of our belongings. Should we store or sell […]
Money Stories
Moving and Planning to Return: Store or Sell?
by AJ Pettersen · 5 comments
7 Ways for Smart Media Consumers to Save Money
by Jamie Simmerman · 2 comments
I’m a die-hard media consumer. For me, the Internet is a never-ending source of information on any topic that catches my interest. But I also love to read books, magazines, and newspapers and have a soft spot for apps and music. My husband’s a movie lover. He’ll watch just about anything once, even if it […]
Leasing or Buying a Car: What’s Best for You?
by AJ Pettersen · 9 comments
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 […]
Starting a Fundraiser for a Cause You Care About
by AJ Pettersen · 4 comments
Baseball is what makes me come alive. I have been blessed with the opportunity to play for the past 20 years without worrying about having the right gear or a field to play on, but this isn’t the case for everyone. I recently had the idea to start a fundraiser to make the baseball dream […]
Bank’s Financial Fine Print Fiascos
by Jamie Simmerman · 7 comments
When you sign up for a new banking account or loan, you’re likely to come home with an entire envelope of paperwork. But have you ever stopped to actually read all that fine print mumbo jumbo? In the case of financial accounts, what you don’t know can lead to financial hardship. Here are a few […]
Which Car Options in a Transient Life?
by AJ Pettersen · 14 comments
While we are still contemplating whether owning a dog is financially feasible, another significant financial decision we are facing in the future is our transportation situation. My fiancé is planning on coming with me next baseball season. The problem with minor league baseball is…I have no idea where I am going to be. This is […]