During their lifetime many people will experience the (mostly) unexpected windfall of an inheritance. Family members will accumulate assets throughout their lifetimes, and at their death they leave them to those that they love. Getting the inheritance is usually somewhat expected, however, the amount can often be a bit of a surprise. Since most people…
During our lives we tend to accumulate stuff. Unless you move often, your attic, basement, garage, and closets are going to get filled with a lot of clutter. If you are sick of it and want to organize your life, start going through things. If you have not even looked at it, let alone used…
Most people would agree that being in debt is no fun. Many people even want to pay off their debts like mortgages and student loans as fast as possible. This desire to get rid of debt is even greater when they have bad debt hanging over them. There are times when a person gets over-extended,…
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…