Let’s face it - talking about health care costs is not at the top of anyone’s “Oh heck yes, I wanna do this!” list.  As we get older, we may find ourselves with fewer benefits and more medications to take. And with people now responsible for more out-of-pocket expenses, it’s essential [...]

If the last two years have taught us anything, remote workforces can be sustainable for extended periods, even in situations that commonly rely on a localized presence. But, some jobs take us out of the comfort of our pajamas and easy chairs and into new territories - literally. If you’re considering [...]

Welcome to the second half of our tips for downsizing your stuff! The last five tips focused on the basics of decluttering. I have five more tips for you today to round out your masterclass - you’ll soon be on the path to a stress-free home environment and more time to [...]

We dread the cleanup aftermath of wrapping paper, boxes, and cookie tins as we approach the holidays. It feels like the house gets smaller with each passing year, right?  Well, we have an early holiday treat for you - one without boxes or bows!  To give you a head start on [...]

Sometimes, you’ll get their ads in your mailbox or see their stores as you are out and about.  Rent-to-Own stores have been around for a while now, and they are all offering the same thing.  A new TV for only $28.99 per week?  The hottest new gaming system for just $15 [...]

Since you’ve been doing a lot of shopping in stores for the holidays, I can almost guarantee one thing: You’ve probably been offered an in-store credit card.  According to a recent CreditCards.com survey, almost 66% of folks offered one of these credit cards impulsively agreed to apply for one.  But was [...]

Nothing beats hitting the open road, and even more so if it’s in a sporty new all-wheel-drive!  Maybe it’s not often that you will rent a car, but you might be faced with some sticker shock when the time comes.  If you’re looking to hit the road without going broke, you’re [...]

How are you feeling now that 2021 is almost over?  Hopeful? Exhausted? Just happy it’s over?  I’ll bet the folks in the White House are glad to see the end of 2021, at any rate.  After all, it was a challenging year – and it’s not just going to get better [...]

A few months ago, a show came out on Netflix called "Squid Game", and it dominated social media last month. The show's concept is that 456 strangers, all with financial troubles, are invited by a mysterious organization to play a game, with the promise of a "handsome cash prize" if they [...]

There isn’t a single working adult (or retiree, for that matter) that hasn’t dealt with financial stress at least once in their lives.  Even well-off individuals have this kind of stress from time to time, although admittedly, their stress might come from wanting MORE money, not lacking it.  There are a [...]