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…
Let’s be honest – when was the last time you bought something online? Was it earlier this week? Or possibly earlier today? Online shopping has totally changed the way we spend money. With just a few clicks, you can get nearly any product on earth delivered straight to your doorstep in a matter of days….
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…
When my husband and I took out a mortgage for our first home, the loan officer looked us straight in the eyes and said, “You gotta pay to play.” Argh, such crushing advice. In her defense, she knew we weren’t ready to buy the home we wanted. We were full of dreams and short on…
College gives you a chance to become independent and prepare for your postgraduate career. But unless you major in money, you might graduate without learning “Personal Finance 101.” Consider these five big money mistakes some new grads make so you can avoid making them yourself. 1. Falling behind on student loan repayment The average Class…
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…