When beginning your journey of financial stability, it is important to take a look inward. Oftentimes our spending habits have a lot more to do with us than they do with the objective value of what we are buying, and it is vital to ensure we understand all the factors involved. Without evaluating why we … Read more
If there is one thing our older generations are right about, it is kids aren’t learning the same valuable skills growing up that their parents did. Everything nowadays is treated as expendable, and those costs can add up quickly. It is important to instill some old-fashioned values in younger generations, especially the ones that save … Read more
To many, this question may seem to have a simple answer. Well, as with most financial topics, there is more to this than what meets the eye. Retiring with debt has always been a sore topic, as consistent credit card and mortgage bills have made it difficult for many to survive on a fixed income … Read more
One of the most commonly overlooked housing costs is repair. When making a monthly or yearly budget, most homeowners don’t account for the many things within the house that need fixing. This is largely due to the “surprise” factor, but there is some pretty routine maintenance that can be forgotten as well. This article isn’t … Read more