Tips and Tricks

“Common sense just isn’t that common anymore.” You’ve probably heard that phrase uttered before. Maybe your initial response was to “OK Boomer” it away with disregard. When it comes to money, though, it’s shocking how often people fail to apply even a tiny amount of common sense to their decisions. You might know a friend […]

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 […]

Many couples in long term, committed relationships are great at discussing the “big” stuff early on. These include views on marriage, children, religion, and politics (to name a few) – you know, the deal breakers. Unfortunately, one topic many couples tend to give short shrift to is money. With 78% of Americans living paycheck to […]

There’s nothing quite like the look, feel, and the fabled smell of a new car. While few purchases deliver such satisfaction, new cars are also an expensive gambit. Factor in the high-pressure sales tactics many car dealerships use on top of lofty new vehicle MSRPs and you have a recipe for extravagant spending. Before you […]