Trying to get your finances under control can be stressful. In recent years the cost of living has risen to astronomical levels and even the most carefully structured monthly budgets for your home or your business can still turn out a few unexpected surprises. The problem often lies with irregular and unexpected payments which aren’t…
When you are a teenager, and into your twenties, you will probably give little thought to your credit rating. You are likely to live with parents or in a rented property and have very few costs other than day-to-day bills and expenses. There comes a point however, when you need to think about the bigger…
All credit cards come with pages and pages of small print, which can be quite boring and time-consuming to read through. However, it is very important that you do so, as these terms and conditions will explain what fees and charges may be incurred when you use the credit card. If you know about the…
I can’t believe that it’s almost the middle of July already. It seems like this summer is flying by. It has been unbearably hot here in Denver (not nearly as bad as Death Valley) so I won’t be disappointed when fall temperatures arrive. With only a few more months until #FinCon13, I am getting pretty…
When you are smart with your money, and you are living a frugal lifestyle, you will inevitably come across people who criticize you. While most of it comes from jealousy on their part, they are ashamed that they do not have the self-control to live frugally; their words still have an impact. Some people simply…
In my ideal world I would be able to visit each and every one of the 195 different countries, but let’s be realistic it probably won’t happen. There is a good chance I won’t even come close. One of my biggest passions in life is being able to travel the world and see new places….
If you own a dog you probably already know full well just how expensive (yet rewarding!) owning a pet can be. I know when I was contemplating getting my dog, Murray, everyone who tried to talk me out of it cited the same reason; pets, (like children) are expensive. Except no one I know has…