One of the things I love about living in our modern world is the technology. I love how a number of chores can be performed easily with the help of technology. This includes financial chores like paying bills. Automatic bill pay can be a great help to many consumers who want to make sure that their … … Continue reading
In spite of the statistics and the down economy, there are some that ARE financially ready for retirement. How do we know when to pull the trigger and enter retirement? For many, inertia and fear of the unknown keep us plugging away at sub-prime careers far past the time we should leave. How can you know … … Continue reading
One of the biggest differences between my husband and me is the way we like to spend our money. I prefer experiences, and he likes things. While my husband does enjoy some experiences, like eating out and going to sporting events, he enjoys collecting things quite a bit. For my husband, being able to have … … Continue reading
Young children in grade school or middle school usually have little or no concept of how products are made, distributed, marketed and sold. They also lack much of an idea about how money itself is made, stored and distributed. You can have a fun, and usually inexpensive time helping them learn by showing them companies, factories … … Continue reading
The world has come a long way since houses were made of dung and sticks, and people used rocks and turtle shells as kitchen utensils. Nowadays, the products we buy have been designed, redesigned, tested, retested, and then sold on the market to greedy consumers everywhere. Fortunately, products we buy can actually make our lives easier. … … Continue reading
What happens if you are hit with an expense that you can’t afford, and your emergency fund just isn’t up to scratch yet? Chances are that you will turn to a source of quick cash to make up the deficiency. Unfortunately, these sources of quick cash are among the worst possible ways to fund your emergency. … … Continue reading
After 40+ years of marriage, my spouse and I have come to acknowledge that one of us is more of a financial risk taker than the other. Understanding this fact helps us live with each other’s opinions on how and in what we should invest. Here are some suggestions to help you do the same. Understand … … Continue reading
We know that times are tough. I mean, really tough. Now is the time to watch every penny that you spend, so that you can purchase more in the same budget or even better, put that money in emergency funds. How can you accomplish this, especially when the prices are rising? Well, I can tell you … … Continue reading