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Books and articles about living on a personal budget often emphasize the importance of cutting spending on luxuries like coffeehouse lattes or cable TV. But in some cases, the line between luxuries and necessities isn’t so clear. For example, is…
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….
Hiring a lawyer for the first time sounds like an expensive prospect. When you’re facing a legal problem, thinking about how much you’ll have to pay is a stress that only compounds your worries. And, because legal fees can be…
On a cold January day, a single mother huddles on the couch with her two children, a blanket wrapped around them for warmth. The temperature in the apartment is set at 50 degrees Fahrenheit. She’d like to turn up the…
Being a victim of identity theft is never pleasant, but identity theft at the hands of a loved one can be a life-altering experience. Knowing that someone has used your personal information for financial gain is one thing, but when…
I remember when I was young, my dad would often say that the only things we “had” to do in this world were eat, sleep, and pay taxes; the rest was up to us. As I grew older, I realized…
Are you a planner? I’m not. Until my wife convinced me to join a shared household calendar, I more or less lived by the seat of my pants. I’ll admit that spontaneity extended to my personal finances. Though I’ve always…
If you have investments, you may be wondering where you can deduct investment fees on your income tax return. Don’t spend a lot of time hunting around for the right place to enter them. Thanks to the Tax Cuts and Jobs…
Whether it’s from job loss due to a recession, a drop in income, or an unexpected major expense, there may come a time when you struggle to pay your bills. What can you do when your income and expenses don’t…
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