Everyone wants an easy way to track their finances. There are hundreds of phone apps, websites, and journals made to “simplify” your saving. As much as technology has helped, sometimes the right move is to look to the past. Kakeibo is an age-old Japanese budgeting system built to make you more aware of your spending. … Read more
As if you needed another reason to visit a foreign country, add this one to the list. Medical tourism is rapidly growing in popularity, and makes going on a little vacation a money-saving endeavor. Certain medical procedures, especially elective ones, are pretty pricey here in the states. In many cases, though, these same procedures are available … 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