by Brent Lyle | Jan 15, 2020 | Age-based Topics, Age-based Topics, Budgeting, How-to Budget, Lifestyle, Spending Habits, Spending Habits |
One of the most exhilarating aspects of getting older (gasp!) is the chance to start checking off bucket list adventures. You know, that list of things you’ve always wanted to do but have been waiting until the kids have flown the coop and you don’t have anybody to...
by Brent Lyle | Jan 8, 2020 | Budgeting, How-to Budget, Psychology of Money |
Note: This article was written by one of our Your Money Line experts. We hope you enjoy it! About a year ago I found myself in a position to take on a full time and part time job. I had just spent a few months unemployed due to a cross country move. As life tends to,...
by Damian Dunn | Dec 16, 2019 | Lifestyle, Psychology of Money |
I opened the mail Saturday evening to find a letter from a collections agency. My immediate reaction was anger, then fear, and nausea. What?! How did this happen? What bill didn’t I pay? Is this going to wreck my credit? Would I have a collections listed on my credit...
by Damian Dunn | Dec 10, 2019 | Age-based Topics, Age-based Topics, Kids, Relationships, Retirement & Investing |
These are supposed to be your twilight years. You’ve worked hard, scrimped and saved to build a small nest egg and you’re carefully managing your Social Security. Then something happens and you’ve taken in your grandchildren. Let that sink in for just a moment. You’re...
by Damian Dunn | Dec 3, 2019 | Health Insurance, Insurance |
We’ve all heard of Medicare but unless you’re using it, you probably haven’t given it much thought. If you’re approaching 65 or if a loved one has a long term disability, you owe it to yourself to get a basic understanding of the benefits available to you. Medicare...
by Brent Lyle | Nov 26, 2019 | How-to Budget, Savings, Spending Habits |
Dear Team, My brother works in a factory. He makes good money, but it’s very hard work. Once or twice a year the plant will shut down for a week, usually for scheduled maintenance. Though the break is great for his physical and mental health, these are not paid days...
by Brent Lyle | Nov 19, 2019 | Insurance |
My husband’s job requires us to move more than most. In fact, we’ve received mail at eight different addresses in the past three years. One of those addresses, a hotel. Last summer we stayed in an extended stay hotel for 12 weeks due to training for his job. There are...
by Gayle Evezich | Nov 14, 2019 | How-to Budget, Savings, Spending Habits |
Having a stash of money for emergencies is one of the most important steps on the road to financial success. An emergency fund reduces stress and can help you avoid financial disaster when unexpected expenses pop up. With emergency funds, you avoid accruing debt when...
by Damian Dunn | Nov 12, 2019 | Transportation, Transportation |
*collective audible gasp* I seem to be on a roll with writing about controversial topics in the personal finance world. A few weeks ago on the podcast (shameless plug) Pete and Damian breached the topic of leasing vs buying a vehicle. I’ve decided to kick this door...
by Damian Dunn | Nov 5, 2019 | Budgeting, How-to Budget, Psychology of Money |
For many, our budget tends to be like our diet and exercise plan. Our intentions are good. We really do want to be better. But, for some reason, we just can’t be held to the plan we made for ourselves. Here are some of our top suggestions for sticking to your...
