Melissa is a freelance writer and mom to three children ages 7, 2 and 1. She blogs at Mom's Plans where she shares how her family is learning to live a fulfilling life on less.
Homeowners are familiar with real estate tax largely because it may take a chunk of their money every year, but did you know that property tax is not always the same thing? Many people use the terms interchangeably, but they …
Every year, the deadline for Americans to file taxes is April 15th (unless the day falls on a weekend, then the deadline will be extended by a few days). Yet, year after year many Americans scramble to pay their tax …
If you’ve spent any amount of time reading personal finance sites, you’ve undoubtedly come across the advice to get a side gig or side hustle. What you may not see as often is the importance of diversifying your side gig. …
If you live in the Midwest or Northeast (or even the South), this winter has been a tough one. Between the bitterly cold temperatures and the snow and ice storms, you may be like me–eager to bid winter adieu. Sometimes …
It’s tax time. The time some Americans dread because they have to pay their hard-earned money to the government. However, 75% of Americans (TIME) look forward to tax time with glee because they’ll be getting back a refund. Yeah! Free …
If you’re still feeling the pinch from holiday spending, one strategy you can use to lower your expenses is to negotiate to lower your bills or seek out a payment plan. Companies are often willing to work with customers to …
Super Bowl Sunday is right around the corner, and with it comes the perfect time to host a party. If you live in a cold weather state, you may be missing having friends over for BBQs and outdoor get togethers. …
A few weeks ago, people were stunned and outraged to hear of Target’s security breach that left millions of customers who shopped at Target in November and December in a vulnerable position for identity theft because hackers had stolen their …
Now that the surge of New Year’s resolutions have slowed and we’re a week into the new year, perhaps it’s time to take a more objective look at your finances. I’m not talking about the look you take when you’re …
Unless you very explicitly told people what you’d like for Christmas gifts AND those you told listened to you and bought what’s on your list, chances are you’ve end up with a few presents you didn’t want. If that happened …
