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With the Super Bowl right around the corner, it’s time to start planning an epic party. This year will probably be more important to have a great party than other years. Courtesy of the pandemic, the chances of anyone being …
Is your home truly an investment? Some will argue both sides of this argument which is why the answer can vary. If you are buying a home as your primary residence, it may not really seem like an investment since …
When I graduated from college, I was pretty broke. I didn’t land a $50K annual salary job straight out of college. And I didn’t understand how I had a college degree, but ended up living with my parents, working four …
It sounds so cliche, but many people are focusing on how they will improve their health and wellness now that we’re in a new year. To be honest, I don’t blame them, and I actually fall into that camp as …
When you’re burdened with a lot of student loan debt, it can be difficult to make your monthly payments. Unfortunately, one of the worst things that can happen as a result is defaulting on your student loans. Defaulting on your …
My husband and I bought our first home in November 2014. We moved in the day after Thanksgiving. Becoming homeowners was a longtime dream of ours. My husband and I are both outgoing people, and we love to entertain. The …
When my husband and I finally had a baby, we realized it was important for us to finally get life insurance. Like most important financial safety nets (i.e., wills, living trust, Roth IRAs), we usually put off getting these things …
There’s nothing wrong with a night out on the town – especially with St. Patrick’s Day coming up. However, if you’re going out for a few drinks, things can get quite expensive. When you combine alcohol costs with dining out, …
Go to any personal finance blog and the number one tip you’ll find for helping you to manage your money better is to set a budget. Budgets are great, but what happens if you don’t live on a fixed income? …
Millions of people have their identities stolen each year. It can cost hundreds of dollars and countless hours to resolve an identity theft crime. While I’ve never found myself a victim of identity theft personally, a close relative of mine …
