Buying a house can be very exciting. There are many benefits to owning a home including privacy, a sense of true ownership, and over time, financial benefits. However, buying a house can also be a giant headache, a load of work, and an overall money pit if one jumps in Read more…
Paying for a roof over your head has been one of the rites of passage for most individuals stepping out into adulthood. For most, “home” has primarily been in the form of owning a house. However, in recent years, renting has closed that gap significantly. With this change, I have Read more…
It can be inconvenient when our car won’t start, especially when we need to be somewhere. However, I have found in many cases, a dead battery is often the culprit. There are other cases where a car will not start or even situations that directly cause a dead battery, but Read more…
One of the most frustrating moments for a car owner is getting into their vehicle with the intention of getting from point A to point B and finding their car will not start. Oftentimes this feels as if it happens out of the blue and at the worst moment. However, Read more…
Debit cards and credit cards have quickly become the de facto way many of us make financial transactions. Paying bills online, paying for gas at the pump, buying a burger at a restaurant, and purchasing groceries are all examples of interactions where we might use these cards. However, just because Read more…
Finances are important to everyone – whether you are rich, poor, a big spender, or frugal. At the end of the day, many of the things we need to live cost money. As such, our financial situation can oftentimes be the single greatest stressor in our lives. Over time, I Read more…
It can be quite a frustrating and disconcerting experience to find ants in the house, especially in the kitchen. Sometimes it feels as if every hole is plugged, and ants still find a way in. While it is frustrating, there is some good news. There are a few simple steps Read more…
We have all ran into a clogged sink drain at least once or twice in our life. It can be quite the inconvenience. The good news is most clogged sinks can be fixed without the need to call a plumber – which can run over a $100 for a simple Read more…
There are few investments that are as expensive, personal, and necessary as a vehicle. Make no mistake, vehicles are expensive. Expenses like gas, car insurance, and taxes are over and above the initial purchase price. However, we can still take preventive maintenance measures to help us limit the extra expenses Read more…
There are few things in life that can add as much stress as being financially insecure and having an unexpected expense, bill, or life event. The need for what some might call an “emergency” fund or “rainy-day” fund is just as necessary now as it has ever been. Unfortunately, too Read more…