Winning the lottery is one of the best things that can happen to a person, don’t you think? And why wouldn’t you think that? Why wouldn’t you want to have an instant answer to your money worries and be able to pretty much do whatever you want? Seems like a no-brainer! Buy a [...]

You’ve probably seen those nature documentaries like Planet Earth, where they take you around the world to see how things are out in the wild. From the harshness of desert life to the blindingly cold mountains, animal survival tales are presented to us with narration by a calming British voice. It’s literally [...]

Even if we don’t really know the word, all of us have experienced FOMO one time or another. FOMO is an acronym for “Fear Of Missing Out” and describes the feeling you get when something interesting is happening that you can’t participate in, creating a sense of unease and maybe even [...]

Saving money isn’t always sexy or fun, am I right? If you’re anything like most people, you genuinely want to get it together and start saving for your future. Y’know, that oh-so-dreamy early retirement where you can be found sipping shaken-not-stirred martinis on a yacht cruising the Bahamas (or just an [...]

Crafting the financial future of your dreams takes real discipline. We can have all the best intentions in the world - “I’m not going to spend ANY money this week on Starbucks!” - but they can fly out the window in a moment of temptation. One way to stay the course is to [...]

Here’s a scary figure for you. According to this article from CNBC, the average consumer debt for a U.S. household is an astounding $90,460. Consumer debt includes various products like credit cards, mortgages, car loans, and student debt. Having some debt is not a bad thing (mortgage and student debt, particularly) - [...]

It is a tale almost as old as time itself (or, it feels that way at least) - the tale of the unsinkable ship that met its (spoiler alert) watery end after colliding with an iceberg on the night of April 14th, 1912. The beastly ship began construction in 1909, mostly [...]

It's a rare person who finds a career that they are genuinely passionate about the first time they enter the workforce. Sometimes you'll get that nudge to start into a profession, and then after some soul-searching, realize it's entirely not the right fit. There's nothing wrong with this! We sometimes need [...]

Mortgage rates are at an all-time low, which is bringing up a question for many homeowners. Should I refinance my mortgage? There is a point where the answer is yes – and if you get it right, it can save you a bundle in the long run. But like all things [...]

Okay, so not everyone has or wants pets. We get that. Maybe you're not an animal person at all, or perhaps you don't have the room or time to commit to an animal (some of them can be a lot of work!). April 11th is National Pet Day, and even if [...]