Gardening is a popular, though pricey, hobby. According to the National Gardening Association, Americans spent a record-breaking $47.8 billion on their gardens in 2018. But those greenbacks put green thumbs to good use — beyond […]
You’re looking at a screenshot from my phone showing some recently missed calls. You’ll note a few things: none of them are from within the United States (where I live), and none of the numbers […]
For project-based businesses, tracking and analyzing the profitability of a job at the project level is critical. If you have a project-based business such as contracting, interior design, architecture, and the like, you know projects […]
When you’re facing more bills than income, sorting through the options for debt relief becomes a mission of urgency. You may want to rule out even thinking about bankruptcy because it has such a bad rap in […]
With two Democratic primary debates down and another on the way, we are already deep in the throes of election season (as if it ever ends). Health care was arguably the biggest issue in the […]
Whether you were at a recent celebration or had to borrow money for an emergency, you’ve probably found yourself needing to pay your friends back at some point. If you don’t have enough cash on […]
ACH, or “Automated Clearing House,” is the name of the network that moves money and information from one bank account to another. Bill pay and direct deposit are examples of an ACH transaction. It’s a […]
Who doesn’t love date night? But when the average date in the United States costs over $100, it can be hard to budget for them. Instead, try one of our cheapish-dates – ones that won’t skimp […]
Debt has a way of making one feel stuck in an endless cycle, but paying it off doesn’t always have to be a slog. Personal loans can be used as a tool to reduce the interest on […]
The economy is strong, or at least so the various reports on Google News tell us. Unemployment rates have held steady, and there are now more job openings than people to fill them. However, low unemployment doesn’t equate […]