If you are anything like me, you enjoy a good deal. Now, I have learned what things to not try to save on, and much of that I have learned from trial and error. From time to time I visit the dollar store and over the years, I have been surprised at some of the […]
If you are in your 40’s, 50’s or even 60’s and you don’t feel prepared for retirement, this blog post is for you. Perhaps you just didn’t focus on retirement early enough, or maybe you lost your retirement funds through some unfortunate financial event. In any case, if you don’t feel that time is on […]
Who doesn’t like free money? Perhaps you have heard of some of these amazing websites, or perhaps you have not. I have used all of these sites, so I can vouch for them and confirm that they are legit. The first three also have apps for your convenience. Ebates If you shop online and you […]
If you are looking for some of the best investing apps on the market, you’re in the right place. I want to share 4 amazing investment apps that I am using and truly enjoying. Please note they are only listed in alphabetical order, not order or preference. Acorns Acorns is a unique investing app that […]
When you’re trying to figure out how to pay for college, the threat of student loans hangs ominously over your head. You likely know you should fill out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). You’ve accepted all the grants and applied for all the scholarships. But you’ve done the math and still don’t […]
The statistics around credit cards and how Americans use them are alarming, to say the least. Let me start by sharing a few of them found in a recent CNBC article: The average American has a credit card balance of $4,293, according to the latest Experian data. Total credit card debt is also at its […]
A health savings account (HSA) is a savings account in which you can set aside pre-tax money to use on qualified health expenses. By using this untaxed money on deductibles, co-pays, and other expenses you can lower the overall cost of your healthcare. An HSA is only available with high deductible health plans (HDHP). Most […]
If you had a swimming pool in your backyard where I grew up (in Maryland), it meant you were doing pretty well financially. Today, I live in Arizona, which means I have to have a swimming pool if I want to survive the summer heat. It also helps with resale value although I don’t plan […]