People who are contemplating marriage often debate whether or not to arrange for a prenuptial agreement. It’s a moot point for the couple that’s just starting out together since they probably don’t have any assets to protect. But for the adult that has worked hard and made significant financial gains, or the person looking to [...]
Most people these days are aware that making good financial decisions for the future requires them to spend wisely and have more than just a 401K for the next 30 years. Many know that if you want to make your money work for you, it has to be invested in a diverse portfolio and spread [...]
The day you’ve been dreading has finally arrived: your car broke down and it will cost more than it’s worth to fix it. And even though buying a new car should be a lot of fun, you’ve been putting it off because you know you don’t have the money to purchase it outright, and you’re [...]
By now, most seasoned travelers have become aware of discount sites like Travelocity, Priceline, Orbitz, Kayak, and so on that cater to those who would like to travel for less. And while you can certainly get some great deals by bundling your airfare, hotel, and car rental into one low-priced package, there are a ton [...]
Spiffing up your living space can be pretty expensive if you don’t plan accordingly (or sometimes even if you do). Between the cost of materials, a contractor and crew, and brand new furnishings and accessories, you can easily exceed your modest budget before you’ve even finished the demo phase. Even if you’re only making small [...]
No one wants to be on the receiving end of the call or letter telling them they’ve been the victim of identity theft. You certainly don’t want to open your online banking to find a slew of charges that have cleared out your account without your knowledge, or worse, go to make a transaction and [...]
As many a parent knows from personal experience, hitting the toy store for the much-advertised items your kids simply can’t live without this holiday season can mean fighting in the aisles, wasting away in long lines, and getting into debt up to your eyeballs. While you may still have to brave the lines at the [...]
What’s better than finding something you wanted on sale? Finding it for free, of course! It can be as simple as knowing where to look, and you can find more than just free samples without having to take a survey or review a product. Ready, set, go! Ah, Craigslist. If you haven’t met Craigslist, it’s [...]
I recently received an email from my brother’s email account which was clearly not sent by him. He is a good writer, and this email was an English grammar nightmare. The message also used jargon that he would never use. The email talked about how he was in a lot of trouble because he was [...]
With the right frame of mind and determination, there are decisions you can make today to make success inevitable and change your life forever. Here are a few strategies that you can put into action right now to improve your success — the first is a strategic, actionable method, the second method describes how to [...]
