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...
by Kristen Ahlenius | Oct 31, 2019 | Transportation |
As we near the holiday season, many families are planning vacations, shopping for gifts, or preparing to bask in a few extra days away from work. Until my husband’s career forced a move away from our “home,” I didn’t understand how this time of year can truly burden...
by Gayle Evezich | Oct 22, 2019 | Age-based Topics, Age-based Topics |
I was talking to a friend the other day about Social Security. “Yikes,” I said, “I’m actually old enough to start thinking about it!” And just as the words came out of my mouth, I realized how little most people know about what happens when it’s time for Social...
by Damian Dunn | Oct 15, 2019 | Basics of Credit, Credit, Retirement & Investing |
Once a month I receive an email from my credit card company that my FICO score is ready for view. I usually open the app to check on my score, just to be aware, and then I don’t look back at the score until the next month. I’ll preface what I’m about to say by telling...
