Have you had some close calls with a job loss or relationship breakup? The result can be a devastating blow to your finances. Anything can pop up, and leave you with the difficulty of trying to put the pieces back together. If you’ve suffered from a loss of income or cash flow, being prepared for … Read more
You might think that a nice-looking backyard requires a small fortune in outdoor design, furnishings and gardening. But it doesn’t. If you’re willing to put in a little elbow grease and creativity, you can accomplish a lot with next to no money. Here are some ways to do exactly that. Refurbish Old Lawn Chairs Buying … Read more
With peer-to-peer lending exploding into a $180 billion industry, P2P mortgages have more recently joined the offerings available on the web marketplaces that let borrowers seek financing from individual investors.
Jackie Cohen is an award winning financial journalist turned turned financial advisor obsessed with climate change risk, data and business. Jackie holds a B.A. Degree from Macalester College and an M.A. in English from Claremont Graduate University.
“One’s trash is another’s treasure” is the actual concept of garage sales and flea markets. If you don’t have the time to make arrangements for one or if your network of local friends is probably very small, have confidence in our good old friend, the internet. There are numerous sites, and even forums you can … Read more