How to save money at Whole Foods
Three years ago, we found out that my daughter is hypoglycemic and has Celiac’s disease. This meant that we were going to have to completely revamp the way we thought about food. We had to […]
How I saved $250K in my twenties
If you’ve spent any length of time in the Personal Finance community, you’ve heard the standard advice a million times. Create a budget, spend less than you earn, make steady investments… yada, yada, yada. While those […]
Family reunites father with beloved Porsche 914 as Christmas gift
The family of an Illinois man has reunited him with his beloved 1976 Porsche 914 that he sold more than two decades ago. Richard Lotesta originally bought the car in 1978. He enjoyed it so […]
How to fix your credit on your own
Credit is often the last thing we think of when we start planning for a large purchase – like a home or a car. The problem is, it takes time to build or improve credit. […]
How to use a credit-builder loan to rebuild your credit
If you have a bunch of bad credit in your past, and you are looking to get a fresh start, you should take a serious look at credit builder loans. They can be the perfect way […]
Owe Uncle Sam? How to save enough by April 15
If you owe the federal government additional taxes after filing your returns this year, you have until April 15 to pay without penalty. But if you owe a significant amount, you may be wondering how […]
How long does it take to get car insurance?
No matter where you live in the U.S., your state probably has some form of minimum requirements for auto insurance coverage, which means millions of Americans need car insurance. Even if your state doesn’t specifically […]
Review: 2019 Volkswagen Jetta S is fine, and that’s fine
When I first jumped behind the wheel of the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta S, I wasn’t expecting much. The sedan is designed to catch the eye of commuters who want a nice-looking, gas-sipping and not-too-costly yet […]
5 reasons to scale your business (and 5 reasons not to)
If you’ve started a small business, you’re likely enjoying success while simultaneously worrying about the future. For many entrepreneurs, part of that future is growing, whether that means adding new locations or carrying a wider range […]
Pros & cons of providing income updates to card issuers
If you’ve received an email or letter in the mail from your card issuer requesting an income update, you may wonder if it’s worthwhile to share that information. It’s OK to be hesitant to update […]