When you purchased your latest vehicle, you understandably knew you would have to put some money into it from time to time. In addition to weekly or biweekly gas fillups, you know your vehicle will occasionally require new tires, brakes and engine repairs. What you’re hoping to avoid, however, is that dreaded “zone defense” approach…
Smart home systems are soaring. By the end of 2017, an estimated 21.8 million North American homes were smart homes. By 2021, this will increase to 73 million homes, representing 55 percent of the population. One reason more homeowners are adopting smart home devices is affordability. The price of smart home devices has dropped so…
Can Amazon Subscribe and Save deals really save you money? One of the best ways to find more wiggle room in your budget is to ditch any unnecessary subscription services. For my household, that meant figuring out if we could let go of Amazon Prime. Let me save you a lot of time here and…
Dining out on a budget sometimes requires a bit of planning. To get the most bang for my buck at a restaurant, I always ask for half my portion to be boxed up to-go when the meal is served. It’s like automatically getting a 2-for-1! Ordering water instead of a soda or overpriced cocktail is…
If you’re like most Americans, you’re facing a struggle figuring out how to save enough for retirement. In fact, according to a survey from Go Banking Rates, 42 percent of Americans will retire “broke” or with $10,000 or less saved for retirement. The reasons range from paying down debt to living paycheck to paycheck. But…
Being the little guy in business is never easy. Whether you´re a one-man operation or a small start-up, the need to think outside the box is vital. Without it, any true measure of growth and sustainability will be hard to achieve. Here are seven ways that small businesses can take their business to the next…
One of the best things you can do to set yourself up for financial success is contributing to your 401(k). If you’re anything like me though, you probably “review” your 401(k) investments annually and otherwise leave it alone. That’s where Blooom comes in. Blooom is a robo-advisor that’s designed specifically for your 401(k), and with…