When one parent decides to stay home with the children, families will often have to do quite a bit of belt-tightening in order to make the transition to one income. One place where it may seem smart to economize is on life insurance for the stay-at-home spouse. After all, without an income to replace, why…
The first collectible craze that I was old enough to be aware of was the Beanie Baby mania of the 1990s. I knew one woman—a mother of two little boys who couldn’t have cared less about stuffed animals—who made it her mission to own each and every one of the Beanie Baby line, and often…
One of the biggest financial mistakes I ever made was during my senior year in college. I was having trouble paying off my credit card each month, and so I decided I could let myself get into a little bit of debt, since I’d be working a “real” job after I graduated and could take…
It used to be that your cable and internet connections were luxuries. But between your Game of Thrones addiction and your expectation for constant connectivity, cable and internet have been upgraded to necessities. Unfortunately, the cable companies recognize that we’re lost without HBO and hi-speed wifi, and they charge accordingly. As much as it may…
With the hint of spring in the air, our thoughts start turning to brackets, Cinderella stories, and the elusive sure thing. Yes, it’s time once again for March Madness. If you’re like 20% of workers, you’re going to take part in an office March Madness betting pool this year. And while you have the potential…
Whether you want to increase your home’s footprint to make room for your expanding family, or you want to undo the ugliness perpetrated on your home by a previous owner, planning a major home makeover can be an exciting prospect. Unfortunately, that excitement can often blind homeowners to the enormous price tag for a big…