It is not hard to see that the social demographics of the country are changing. However, those changes often go at such a pace that they are hard to see as they are occurring. Recently Pew Research Center conducted a survey on which parent was the breadwinner in the house, and compared it to the…
Some might use them to kick up the flavors of there favorite dish. Others might like to add them as a garnish to their cocktail. But, were you aware that lemons have so many other uses? Some of them will even save you money. These alternative uses will help make your home smell and look…
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 spring I lived in my house, I built a small 8 x 20 foot vegetable garden at the back of the lot. I would have loved to make my garden a lot bigger, but the layout of the house and detached garage made it so I was unable to do so. Every summer…
This is an article from contributing writer, Fred Fauth from One Project Closer. Check out some of his other contributions to One Smart Dollar, like the cost of international adoption and DIY Drywall Repair. A Homeowners Checklist for HVAC Problems Most heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) problems are beyond the capabilities of homeowners. Even with the right…
One minute it’s off and the next minute it’s on. I’m talking about that pesky check engine light. You have no idea what’s wrong or if your car will suddenly swerve off the road because of some catastrophic failure. The reality of the engine light is simply a warning of something amiss, not of imminent…
Every day thousands of us take out insurance policies on things such as our cars, house or even that expensive baseball card collection. But, what about the paycheck we depend on to pay our bills? What would we do if an accident were to happen and that paycheck were to stop coming each month? A…