Getting into a traffic accident is no fun. The sights and sounds themselves are terrifying, and even a small fender bender can end up causing nightmares. But there is a reason we are required to maintain insurance if we want to drive. The insurance premium check is no fun to write each month, but when…
Much of the time those who are studying complain about being a “poor college student.” There is no reason to live this way. With so many jobs available, especially to those willing to work odd hours, college students can make the resolve not to live broke. Work Study Ideally you could land a work study…
As financially savvy adults, we know that we need to maintain some insurance, save for retirement, shop smart, and overall get the best deals. It feels great to know that you are maximizing your finances. But sometimes we just want to blow some money. For those times when you simply have too much and you…
If you are planning to travel for the holiday season, and you have not started shopping and pricing out tickets, it is probably a little too late to get the best deals possible. You can still find some reasonable airfare, but for the most part the good deals have long been snatched up. If you…
Searching for a job is not really any fun. There are applications to fill out, cover letters to write and résumés to update. Then you wait for the interview. While some companies move quickly and will call within a day, some might make you wait longer. Instead of sitting back and worrying if you will…
You have seen the news and read it over and over. Mortgage rates are at all time lows. There are times when you should refinance, and if your loan meets the criteria, now may be the right time. However, there are other times when it looks appealing but it is better to just keep making…
Buying a house, building equity, and seeing your balance sheet grow are all fun things to do. What can often get brushed aside is turning your house into a home. Especially after children enter the scene, you need to make sure that your house is a safe place for them to live. Take some time…