Money

Being the subject of a personal injury or negligence claim can be a stressful experience. If you’re judged to be liable for a person’s injury, you could have to pay out a substantial sum of money. Additionally, the media attention surrounding the claim could be damaging to your brand if you run a business. To […]

Everyone is prone to at least a bit of impulse buying. You know, those purchases that you didn’t really plan (or even need, for that matter), but still still end up in your shopping bag or virtual cart. They are the sugary snacks near the checkout line. They are the targeted ads you see on […]

The holidays are right around the corner, and that means you’ll be hearing about two sales a lot: Black Friday and Cyber Monday. These huge deal days have blurred together in the minds of some shoppers, but they aren’t carbon copies of one another. Something marked down on Black Friday may be even cheaper on […]

From hairstylists to housekeepers, a lot of folks help make life easier throughout the year. Holiday tipping is a great way to show them your appreciation, but you might not know who or how much to tip — and when it’s better to give a gift instead. If you’re making your holiday tipping list and […]

You may have noticed a stark increase in advertising for “ultra luxury condos” in your area lately. These swanky apartment rentals or real estate options are becoming increasingly popular — especially in larger cities. At first, you’d only find them in more “glamorous” cities like New York, Los Angeles, or Miami. However, now they are […]

Being the subject of a personal injury or negligence claim can be a stressful experience. If you’re judged to be liable for a person’s injury, you could have to pay out a substantial sum of money. Additionally, the media attention surrounding the claim could be damaging to your brand if you run a business. To […]

Everyone is prone to at least a bit of impulse buying. You know, those purchases that you didn’t really plan (or even need, for that matter), but still still end up in your shopping bag or virtual cart. They are the sugary snacks near the checkout line. They are the targeted ads you see on […]

When it comes to saving for retirement, a Roth IRA is one of the best vehicles you can use. This is especially true if you think you might have a higher income in retirement than you do while working. This could be the case if you have significant non-cash assets, like stocks or real estate. […]

The holidays are right around the corner, and that means you’ll be hearing about two sales a lot: Black Friday and Cyber Monday. These huge deal days have blurred together in the minds of some shoppers, but they aren’t carbon copies of one another. Something marked down on Black Friday may be even cheaper on […]

Once you hit retirement age, you might have a bucket list you intend to check off. These are your golden years, which typically means you have more time to spend on yourself. Unfortunately, spend is often the operative word. If retirees aren’t careful, they might overspend on big-ticket bucket list items they wind up regretting. […]

There’s no doubt that the future of driving is electric. In fact, Morgan Stanley predicts that 72% of all car sales will be electric by the year 2040. Almost every major automaker has already invested billions of dollars into expanding their electric vehicle lineups. Within 20 years, it will probably be next to impossible to […]

When we think of frugal living and living within our means, we often think about doing more things on our own. Whether it’s building our own shelves or changing the oil in the car, it’s easy to think about ways to save some money by putting in some effort. I even asked my wife to […]

My friend once told me she paid $50 a week for her son to spend five or six hours in a daycare/preschool. That’s $200 a month for about 12 hours of child care. It was brutal for her on her student budget. However, she didn’t really have a choice. She also told me that things […]

When a relationship ends for any reason, finances are probably the last thing on your mind. Despite all the emotional turmoil we need to handle, there is still that essential step of figuring out a new household budget. Becoming a single parent comes with many burdens, including how to manage your money on a  single […]