A New Generation of Money Management
Being unemployed can be a scary time. Whether you just got out of school, had to quit your last job, you were fired, you were laid off, or something else, you might be looking for a job. If you are currently unemployed, continue reading the below (in no particular order): Brush up your resume. The...
I love going to restaurants. I love trying new meals and eating at my favorite restaurants often. However, it can be expensive to eat out often. We used to spend an insane amount of money on going out to eat at restaurants, and it’s something I am not proud of at all. I still like...
I have loaned money to family many times. I am not proud of that, but I am willing to help a family member if they truly need it. That being said, I have been burned badly in the past by lending money to a certain person, and I know never to lend them money again....
We have been thinking more and more about moving to a new state. There are just so many things to think about though when you are unfamiliar with a place, so it can make the whole process very intimidating. Here are different things that you may want to think about before deciding where to live:...
According to AAA, the average total transportation cost for a sedan was $9,122 in 2013. For a small sedan, the average was $6,967, and for a large sedan the average cost in 2013 was $11,248. These averages are all based on 15,000 miles being driven in a given year. That’s a lot of money! I...
As complaints about payday lenders continue to be reported about in the news, this blog looks at the issue of rising complaints relating to the payday loan sector, and asks why complaints are on the up, if these can be effectively addressed and if so how? Payday loan complaints on the rise, or are they?...
I know of way too many people who enter marriage without asking a single question related to their future spouse’s finances. Maybe that works for a few, but I think it’s best to be as open as possible an actually know the person you are about to marry. No, money isn’t what a marriage is...
I recently watched a documentary about tiny homes, and I have also read many articles lately about them as well. They seem to becoming more and more popular each and every day, and today I would like to talk about them. A tiny home is typically less than 200 square feet. Sometimes they can get...
Too many people have too much debt right now. The average person has multiple credit cards that they don’t know how to properly use, they have astronomical amounts of credit card debt that seems to be out-of-control, they have student loans with terms that they don’t fully understand, and they might even be living car...
There are times when a poor credit score can impair the chances of getting a loan from the bank or acredit card company. This can prove to be a challenge especially when there is a financial emergency or crisis on hand and money is required. Getting a loan from a bank or credit card company...