Talking about money is a hard thing to do. It’s one of the great taboos of our culture, among friends, co-workers and even family members. Money is also one of the top contenders for conflicts that consume relationships. It’s estimated that conflicts around financial matters are the driving force of a majority of divorces. Why…
Shopping for a new home is one of the most exciting projects you and your family can undertake. With every house you tour, you find yourself imagining what life would be like if that were your new home. Unfortunately, the excitement you feel while looking for your next home can lead you to make some…
This article is being contributed by Fred @ One Project Closer. Six years ago my wife, Kim, and I adopted twin 2-1/2 year old boys from Guatemala. The process took about 22 months from start to finish, and along the way we incurred a large number of expenses. I think that any adoptive family would…
Each and everyday people around the country take a step back and think about their dreams and hopes. Whether it’s the dream of becoming a professional athlete or a doctor, everyone has one. We all have a different view on what the true “American Dream” is to us. Most people say it is to have a good…
This is an article from Emily Guy Birken, a brand new writer to join the OneSmartDollar team. The government loves to compile data and statistics, even when we Americans don’t necessarily want to know the results. The latest such, we’d rather not know study concluded that it costs an average of $235,000 to raise a…
Procrastination is one of the single biggest things that hold most people back in their every day life. Procrastination can come in the form of not wanting to complete that unbearable task around the house or just getting yourself ready for an upcoming exam in school. Don’t get me wrong there are certainly good outcomes…
The temperatures here in Denver have been over 100 degrees for the past five days. We might not have much humidity, but the sun is intense and that means houses can begin to heat up quite early in the morning. I have found that to keep our house cool all day, the air conditioner runs…