5 Ways to Make Your Home More Energy Efficient
A home is the biggest purchase most people make. With that one-time purchase, comes many, many reoccurring expenses. It’s kind of like buying a sports car. You need to consider more than the price of...
View ArticleWhat to Do with an Inheritance
The average American inheritance is $177,000, according to CNN. This means that if you’re reading this, you probably have quite a bit of jingling in your pockets. Since $177k is average, that’s the...
View ArticleDay-to-Day Expenses to Avoid
Most financial gurus speak about the ‘latte effect’. The late effect describes the money spent by drinking coffee each day. It gets expensive – especially if it’s fancy coffee like Starbucks. This...
View ArticleSaving Money on a Road Trip
The best way to save money on a road trip is to map out a plan. Since you’re reading this, you’re obviously doing just that. Congratulations on getting organized. The following post gives the many...
View ArticleHow to Get the Most out of College
The national average student loan debt upon graduation is $30,000. This is according to U.S. News & World Report. With all that money on the line, you may as well make the most of it. This post...
View ArticleReasons for Using Airbnb Instead of Getting a Hotel
By now I’m sure you’ve heard of Airbnb. It’s basically a way any ordinary person can rent out rooms in their home for extra money. The hosts earn extra income. You save on the price of a hotel. But...
View ArticleThe Benefits of NOT Having a Smartphone
According to the Pew Research Center, nearly two-thirds of US citizens have a smartphone. But what about the other third? Are they too poor to afford such a device? Or are they wise enough not to get...
View ArticleHow to Get Good Results with Fiverr
This article is about how to buy gigs on Fiverr... and not end up regretting it. What happens with many people is they try Fiverr once, hate it, and never come back. However, people can get good...
View ArticleDangers of Being Too Frugal
There are tons of people out there who think being frugal is the key to success. This article aims to challenge that notion. Being frugal is smart but only up to a point. There's a certain tipping...
View ArticleHow to Get along with Roommates so You Can Save Big Money
Roommates. Unless you're living in Manhattan, they are not necessary for most people. Therefore, most people don't bother with them. They would rather just pay the entire rent bill or mortgage on their...
View ArticleHow to Leave Your Job on Good Terms
Many people think leaving a job has to be a terrible experience. How will the boss react? How will you be able to face him/her? Won't cleaning out your desk be awkward? What about my coworkers? Will...
View ArticleCar Maintenance Everyone Can Do
Cars are expensive. No doubt about it. It's largely because they cost money even after purchase. While some repairs are difficult to tackle on your own, car maintenance is generally pretty easy. The...
View ArticleHow to Move Houses in the Winter
Who wants to move during the winter? No one! But just because you don’t want to move, doesn’t mean you shouldn’t move. Reason being, in Lincoln Nebraska, for instance, the average home sells for about...
View ArticleSave Money in College on Trips Back Home
College is expensive! Tuition, room and board, books, lab fees, and even trips back home! Even if you drive, this can be expensive. After all there’s a lot to consider: time, wear and tear on vehicle,...
View ArticleWinter Travel Deals
Traveling in the winter is a great option for many people. There are deals to be had, the weather at home is usually bleak, and many people find that around New Year’s is a great time to plan an...
View ArticleDisadvantages of Using Paper Money
Most monetary transactions nowadays take place electronically. But there are still many people who use paper money. This post will flesh out all the reasons why no one should use paper money, not even...
View ArticleChristmas Club Accounts. Why?
Christmas club accounts are bizarre. The idea is that a person can put money into this account which they will use for buying Christmas gifts. This is kind of an archaic way of saving money. This...
View ArticleHow to Maintain Two Homes Efficiently
There comes a point in every successful person’s life where they imagine owning a second home. Maybe they’d like to keep their large family house and buy a condo in the city. Or they start vacationing...
View ArticleHow to Keep Your Wealth This Black Friday
Thanksgiving is coming, followed immediately by Black Friday. What this means is that there will be enormous pressure to damage your health and wealth. It's kind of odd that we generally enjoy damaging...
View ArticleThe Smartest Ways to Save on a Used Car
What do most people do when they need a car? They go to the dealership and leave with one. But that’s most people. Most people are broke. You don’t want to be “most people.” The following post...
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