Hidden fees: When that great deal isn’t that great
Hey! Adding a new phone only costs $40 per month. And surprise, that wasn’t the whole story because the phone itself costs $500. Hidden fees. Unexplained…
Category: Money & Personal Finance
What you can’t buy on Amazon
You are going to be really happy when you hear what Amazon doesn’t sell: Live animals, including pets. Not suitable for warehouses. The massive retailer…
Just what you need — free from the grocery store
You have a plastic grocery bag filled with other plastic grocery bags. Everyone does. Luckily the bags can replace things you might buy, or just be handy…
How much of your life does it cost?
According to AffordAnything.com, putting $50 into your gas tank costs 2.5 hours of your life. Here’s how that is calculated: A person earning $54,500 a…
Earn high interest with online savings accounts
You might love your local bank, but it isn’t necessarily the place to park money over the long term. Today, online high-yield savings accounts offer…
Become your family CEO
Think of your family as a business. Your family is your personal corporation that makes sales (your work income), has operating expenses (bills), and…
Quarterly taxes due
Friendly reminder: quarterly taxes are due June 15. Those who file estimated quarterly taxes can do so via the Electronic Federal Tax Payment System, or…
Money-Tracking Tools
The best way to track spending is what works for you. For some, a big green paper spreadsheet works well. But you have to do the math. For others,…
Vested: It’s not what you wear; it’s what you own
It’s a term thrown around a lot, and it sounds important: vesting. As in, being fully vested — that sounds pretty good and it is. According to the IRS,…
Go on a money date
Ever heard of a money date? It’s a thing. On a money date, spouses agree to get together to talk finances in a (allegedly) fun and non-threatening way….