So-called ways to save money are in no short supply. For this post, we decided to narrow the list down to buying habits and their relationship with long-term savings. Being a careful, practical, and proactive consumer will help to reduce unnecessary spending in the long run, as the following examples show: Car buying The kind […]

Are you looking for some new ways to save money? Of course you are! If you are tired of simply clipping coupons and turning the heat down in your home, there are some other things that you could be doing that would help you to save money each month. Here are just 4 suggestions that […]

One of the most common questions that adults ask themselves is whether they should rent or buy the property that they’ll live in. The answer to this question will depend upon what your needs and expectations are, as well as what your current financial situation looks like. So should you be getting ready to take […]

If you’re going to be out on the roads in your vehicle, it doesn’t take a genius to know that having car insurance is essential. Not just for legal reasons but to ensure you’re protected should you get into an accident or need to make a claim. With this though, it’s also the case that […]

None of us like to think we might need insurance, but bad things happen and insurance is there to protect is when the roof caves in or an elderly relative can no longer take care of themselves. The problem is there are so many different types of insurance available that it can be nigh on […]

One of the big dilemmas facing car buyers is that there are so many different models to choose from, it can be hard to know which one would be the right choice, add to that equation the need to try and get the best possible deal on price, and you can easily get confused. If […]

Dealing with numbers can seem daunting and difficult. A recent study by YouGov, for example, showed that one in six adults were embarrassed by how difficult they found even simple sums and one in five had to reach for a calculator to even muster the basics. Yet we all need a pretty basic grasp of […]

It doesn’t matter how good you’re at planning – there’s always the chance that you’ll find yourself a little strapped for cash when unexpected expenses arise. Though an emergency savings fund is always your best bet, research shows that more than one quarter of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck. So what do you do […]

There’s a reason why automobile manufacturers press the importance of regular maintenance. And that reason is that routine vehicle maintenance is pivotal to the life of your car. Skip your regular maintenance appointments and the chances of major damage occurring skyrocket. Yet many people are tempted to skip out on this maintenance, largely for financial […]

Being a full-time Mom is one of the most demanding jobs you can have, but as we all know, the rates of pay are lousy, which means that you could be storing up some financial problems for later, when it comes to retirement. Some people find themselves unable to work as a result of an […]

There are not many surprises when unearthing the options of renting a car.  Most processes are the same, yet added costs are not immediately apparent.  You could be more than displeased to find that the initial price did not include  airport parking, seasonal spikes, drop-off charges, and more.  Stay aware so you’re never caught off […]