Most people dread talking to their spouse about money - and it’s even worse if money is tight.   For many couples, talking about their finances is about as enjoyable as having dinner with the in-laws. Some, though, have no trouble having these conversations, and frankly, they seem happier for it.  They [...]

There's always that one guy who insists on doing everything around the house himself. Mowing the lawn? He's there, even though his mower is one of those ancient manual push ones from the 80s. Taxes? He'll do that himself too, and he does it well! Septic tank overflowing on the lawn? [...]

On the most romantic day of the year, you just know I’ve gotta share some fun facts with you. While I (and my team) wish you nothing but warm fuzzy feels today, don’t you think it’s odd that we’ve chosen to latch onto those fancy Hallmark Valentines for that special someone. [...]

I don’t know about you, but I never look forward to that day of the month when my insurance payments come out. Doesn’t it seem like such a waste to pay monthly for something that you hope you never need? I hear you. That’s why you should make sure that your [...]

One disappointing trend that's happening right now is that younger people find it next to impossible to buy a house these days.   As a result, they're forced into playing the renting game for a while. We can thank sky-high prices and stagnating wages in part for this!  If you're in this [...]

In our younger days, we’re prone to make mistakes with our money, especially if no one taught us proper financial management. This can mean owing money on a credit card, paying interest off for years at a time. Or worse, defaulting on a card or account and - oh, great - [...]

Ditching the 9-to-5 work life and starting a business can be one of the most liberating things a person can do for themselves. Picture it: you're choosing to free yourself of the clutches of your business overlords and work for yourself. You get to make your own hours. You get to [...]

I’m curious, have you given much thought to where you’re going to live when you retire? Most of us dream of living out our golden years somewhere warm, sunny, and beautiful. No wonder so many of our Northern neighbors flock to Florida! There’s a lot more to consider than just the [...]

You know, there are tons of benefits to working from home (for example, if you have a 25-minute commute each day, you’ve saved yourself four hours a week!).  Despite the upsides, some of the shine of working at home may have worn off by now. I mean, many of us have [...]

Winter is in full swing, and for a large part of the country, that means cold, and where there's cold, there will probably be snow. Some of our fellow Americans are probably thinking, "Snow? What's snow?" If you know snow, you know snow. Every time the white stuff rolls in, everyone [...]