Money-saving tactics are the subject of hundreds of Google searches these days. So it’s no surprise you might be looking at your car insurance premiums and wondering, “How can I save money here too?” After all, with so many companies advertising give-backs, there might be more than just extra dimes and nickels hiding in your […]
It’s been a year that’s felt like a chaos-ridden manifestation of the adage “when it rains, it pours.” Hopefully, stressing about your home insurance coverage will be the least of your worries. In fact, we could all use a little insurance here and there in our lives. If you’re unsure about your home insurance plan, […]
So many financial buzzwords attract our attention, but one stands out above the rest: “Free.” It’s one of the many words and phrases we respond to when it comes to finances. Free trials, one-month free passes, and tons of other “free” offers riddle our inboxes, our physical mailboxes, and the colorful signage around us. One of […]
In many ways, choosing between paying off the mortgage faster or investing more mirrors the decision gamblers make every time they place a bet at the slot machine. If you really think about it, each pull of the handle is just like when someone decides to “invest.” Sure, it’s possible to win given the right […]
You’ve heard plenty about the avalanche and snowball methods for paying off debt. They definitely have their merits. But don’t get buried in calculations or smacked in the face with a bunch of little debts that gang up on your savings. Instead, use the lasso method. It will wrangle your debt and put yourself on […]
There are many things we associate with weddings, but debt doesn’t have to be one of them. Instead, there are ways you can approach your big day with a budget in mind—and yes, you can still manage to make it a day to remember. Listed below are 10 ways you can rein in your wedding […]
What can put you both in the red and the black, financially speaking? Bills. Yes, we mean those greenbacks you work for to afford things like housing, utilities, and groceries. But those same amenities cost you throughout the month. Dollar bills increase our financial wealth, while service bills decrease it. It’s a fact of life. More […]