If you have already prepared a will, power of attorney, health care directive, and perhaps a living trust if it is right for your circumstance, well, good for you. You can pat yourself on the back. But don’t get too complacent. Your work is not done yet. Does your family or significant other know where [...]
$0.52 A Mile To Operate The Average Car: The latest AAA study says that “owning and operating a new vehicle in 2007 remains basically unchanged from a year ago at 52.2 cents per mile, or $7,823 per year, when driving 15,000 miles annually.” Largest Credit Card Breach By Hackers Ever: If you have a T.J. [...]
First impressions can be deceiving, especially when it comes to saving money. There are many instances when people believe they are saving money when in reality they are actually wasting it. This usually occurs because the person focuses on a specific aspect of what they are doing rather than looking at the situation with a [...]
The only time in my life that I ever found it both easy and inexpensive to exercise is when I was studying abroad during my last semester of college. My minimal course load left me with plenty of time to do everything I wanted, including working out. I also had someone else covering most of [...]
Do You Want To Bail Out Sub Prime Borrowers?: With election year coming up fast, some politicians are proposing that these borrowers be bailed out with taxpayer money. Tax Freedom Day – All the money that you have earned up until now has gone to paying taxes for this year.
Why spend money buying magazines at the airport for full price when you can get them for free with a little advance planning? Many magazines allow you a free trial of one or more issues. Sign up for a couple of free trials four to six weeks before your next trip, and you’ll have free, [...]
How To Find Cheap Plane Tickets: Elizabeth over at Money For The Rest of us is putting together a 15 part series on how to save money when traveling. While a lot of it is common sense, there are some good nuggets thrown in as well, so if you are planning to travel anytime soon, [...]
A lot of problems with finances are the direct result of being financially lazy. That is, you know what you should be doing, but you’re just too lazy (or have a convenient excuse) not to do it. And while life is certainly not about making sure every detail of your finances is perfect 24 / [...]
Food costs take up a significant portion of everyone’s budget, and we incur the cost month after month. While it is possible to eat for a dollar a day if you’re desperate, curious, or masochistic enough, most of us have the money and the desire to purchase foods we enjoy. If you’d like to keep [...]
Employer Assisted Housing: Could this become a trend for companies seeking quality workers in areas where housing is far from affordable? I could see it being a huge attracting bonus for those living in the San Francisco Bay Area. How Much Is A Million: In personal finance, we use a lot of big numbers, but [...]
