I hate paying more than I should for anything. But, there is something especially irksome about paying for services I don’t use. So, I find myself carefully monitoring my subscriptions, memberships, utilities, and insurance plans. When possible, I cancel the ones we don’t use or downgrade services to save money. While there are many things … Read more
Growing up, my dad drilled certain financial lessons into us kids. First, live below your means. Second, put at least 25% of your paycheck into savings or an investment account. Third, protect your credit score. These are all great pieces of advice. However, I never really understood how credit worked and felt stupid asking. Unfortunately, … Read more
Not many people enjoy talking about death. So, it makes sense that it is not a popular topic of conversation. However, you can’t avoid it forever as it will eventually come for us all. For my father, this time is coming much sooner than expected. The grief of life without him can become paralyzing. But … Read more
Nowadays, it seems like everyone uses cash apps. And since they are so fast, convenient, and easy to use, it’s no wonder why electronic payment apps have gained popularity. Small business owners are also taking advantage of these cash apps to receive and track payments. However, there are new rules to report cash app payments … Read more