Let’s do a little side-by-side of retirement 30 years ago vs. now. When your grandpa’s generation retired, they probably: Worked for one, maybe two companies Collected a nice pension and Social Security Lived to about 75 Died at home after a short illness Didn’t need to invest Didn’t have to worry [...]

There are so many personal finance blogs and newsletters out there that promise to whip your finances into shape. One thing I find many of them have in common is that they’re so long-winded, and they’re not very actionable. The way the human brain works is that we need to see [...]

One of the most popular book series of all time has to be J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series. Whether you’re a fan or not, you have to agree that her books influenced an entire generation of young people to read, and that’s an excellent thing. In the fourth book (Harry Potter and the Goblet [...]

One lifeline that homeowners have been able to take advantage of during the pandemic has been forbearance (the ability to reduce or even skip mortgage payments altogether under the CARES Act) - which, in turn, has left families with additional income. It’s not just a quick fix to get out of [...]

Come and listen to my story about a man named Jed A poor mountaineer, barely kept his family fed, And then one day he was shootin’ at some food, And up through the ground come a bubblin’ crude. The Ballad of Jed Clampett - The Beverly Hillbillies Shows like the Beverly [...]

Question: Do you think extreme couponing is insane - or a brilliant way to save money? If you have the time to collect coupons and match them to the right stores to maximize the return on that time - why not? As long as you’re not hurting anyone (looking at you, [...]

Tomorrow is Father’s Day, and I hope you take a moment to thank your dad for everything he’s done for you. From all those times you played catch, to those moments where he gave you sage advice, to all of those long hours he spent working to provide for you… dads [...]

One of the most incredible things about the good old US of A has got to be the stunning scenery that this country is blessed with. No matter what state you live in, there’s something wonderful to see - and now that summer’s fast approaching, it’s road trip season! You can [...]

What do you think about zombie movies and shows? I've found that people tend to have strong feelings about 'em - they either love them or hate them. The people who like this genre tend to get drawn in by the thrill of the fight for survival, the idea of fending [...]