Summer and vacation are an iconic duo. Over 100 million Americans will take a vacation this year according to NewsRoom.com. With so many of these being families, nearly everyone is looking for a way to save money, while still having a vacation that provides memories that last a lifetime. There a several options for having […]
Thinking about buying a house? Before you start looking at paint swatches and perusing Pinterest boards for inspiration, it’s time to do your research on mortgages. For most people, buying a house is one of the biggest investments of their lifetime. The process of getting a mortgage is complex, but it doesn’t have to be […]
Want to cross a destination off your travel bucket list? You’re not alone. Collectively, Americans spend over $100 billion on summer vacations every single year. However, you don’t need to spend a small fortune to go on your next getaway. Whether you’re planning a staycation, a cross-country trip, or a big international tour, you can […]
Credit scores are incredibly important and are taken into consideration every time you make a significant purchase such as a car, or house, or when looking for a job or applying for insurance. But other than that, most don’t know much about them. Many don’t realize whether they have a credit score or not, what […]
Contrary to popular belief, the overwhelming number of hacks that happen online daily don’t involve any fancy or complicated software to get into people’s computers or bank accounts. Hackers and other such cybercriminals use far simpler but equally as effective tactics. And what’s more, they don’t exploit the network, per se, but the users, themselves. Known as social […]
If you’re reading this, the chances are that you have a dog or are looking to adopt one soon. You’ve come to the right place as we’re going to discuss the costs that go into the care of a pup. As you may now or will soon realize, taking care of a dog is more […]
Food is a necessity to live, but it can also be a costly need. The average American family spends over $7,000 on food per year or about 12.5% of their total income. Learning how to lower that percentage, while at the same time, keeping a healthy and satisfying diet is something that not many Americans can […]
Most of us need car insurance to drive our cars to and from work daily. But the cost of insurance can put a severe damper on our path to financial independence. Luckily, however, there is a way to have your cake and eat it too, by lowering your car insurance premiums, all the while taking full […]
When pondering about home improvement projects, most people assume that it’s tens of thousands of dollars’ worth of investments. And while this can be the case, of course, such as window or roof replacements, solar panels, etc., some projects are quite affordable. What’s more, some of these low-cost home improvement projects can save you hundreds, if not, […]