There is more to moving than just tossing your stuff into boxes, renting a truck and driving across town. A successful relocation is much like running a small company as it requires budgeting, careful planning, strategizing and a good work crew. If you overlook even just one of these factors, your m…Read More
If prospective parents were to tally the cost of having a baby before conception, birth control stocks would soar. The USDA reported that parents can expect to pay roughly $12,000 for child-related expenses for Junior's first year of like. And the yearly costs just continue to climb after year one. …Read More
As the temperatures begin to rise and you get more excited about the warmer seasons ahead, it's a good idea to remain vigilant with the security of your home. The warmer weather that spring and summer bring will tempt you to keep your windows open while you are away at work. You might also be the ty…Read More
If there is a rule about collecting it should be to buy only the things that you love. It isn't the stock market or real estate and there is never any guarantee that what you collect will ever go up in value. Remember the Beanie Babies? Collectors flocked to them and bought hoards of them hoping it …Read More
During the winter, all you really want to do is hibernate. You spend long evenings huddled together on the couch with other family members and the dog drinking hot tea and streaming Netflix. On occasion, you toss something in the Crock Pot to ensure the family can have a proper meal. You wear fuzzy …Read More
Pretty soon, winter will be just a memory and millions of Americans will take to the road to enjoy the warmer weather. So this is the perfect time to remind you that spring car maintenance is something that shouldn't be ignored. Whether you are driving clear across the country or just across town, i…Read More
There is little doubt you have seen insurance commercials on television that show a tree dropping on a house, fierce gusts of wind tearing the roof off a house and the good ole' basement flooded by either rain, a broken pipe or a spaced out kid who forgot to turn off the water in the bathtub. You mi…Read More
There is no question that not everybody needs life insurance. Surely, if you are in your 20s, not married and have no kids, there is no reason for you to have it. But even then, there are a few exceptions you should consider. For example, getting life insurance when you are young guards against a he…Read More
According to the latest data from the Insurance Information Institute, the average homeowner pays nearly $1,100 a year for home insurance. This is money well spent to be sure, but that’s not to say it would be in your best interest if you could trim these costs. As the months and years pass, the a…Read More
Owning and maintaining a car costs a lot of money. But there are strategies you can employ that will help reduce your auto insurance premium. Keep in mind that auto insurance isn't a fixed cost as there are things you can do at this very moment and over time that will bring the cost of your auto ins…Read More
