Let’s face it. We’ve all had stressful days when we come home from work and just can’t face the idea of cooking. And eating out with friends or family is one of the primary ways we socialize. It’s no fun…
When you travel on vacation, it’s easy to overspend and to forget about your budget. When taking a break from the real world, money can be the last thing you want to worry about! However, you have to consider what…
Now that winter is (hopefully) almost over, chances are that your car is looking a bit worse for wear. If yours is anything like mine, there are salt stains on the hood and doors, the windows are grimy, the inside…
The COVID-19 pandemic has been one of the most stressful times in our nation’s history. Between the fear of the virus itself, the social isolation, and the financial stress , the whole situation has caused a major uptick in anxiety….
Until President Richard Nixon took the United States off the gold standard in the 1970s, American cash was redeemable for gold or silver. Currently, the U.S. is on a system using fiat currency via the Federal Reserve, as the value…
Going from rags to riches is essentially the American Dream. Whether it happens by way of a better-paying job or winning the lottery, some studies suggest that money can change your behavior – and not always for the better. Of…
For some folks, the perfect wedding is at a hometown venue surrounded by everybody they know and love. Nephews and nieces run underfoot, favorite relatives pay for a dollar dance, and a red-faced single catches the bouquet. Other folks long…
Nothing is quite as American as a good rags-to-riches story, and it’s safe to say that many folks also enjoy the occasional macabre tale of the riches-to-rags variety. But despite all the attention paid to financial failures and cautionary tales,…
I spend around $350 per month on groceries just for me. For a family of four, it’s probably closer to $1,000 or more. That’s a lot of money by anyone’s standards. And unfortunately, the price of groceries is going up….
The news is full of stories about how tough times are for the middle class. Story after story talks about how jobs are disappearing, prices are rising, and many essentials, such as healthcare and education, are growing steadily more expensive…
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