What is a credit freeze?
Raise your hand if you’ve been feeling the desire to put your credit on lock-down and if that desire grows stronger with every new data breach that’s broadcast on the news. It’s a tough world […]
The one money thing to do now that the holidays are over
While most people are recovering from the merriment of the holidays, savvy shoppers will be making a beeline for the seasonal decor aisle of their local department store. Nearly any retail expert will tell you […]
How cosigning a loan can destroy your credit
Cosigning a loan can be a loving gesture, especially since it is usually done for a family member. But if you do choose to do this, keep in mind how dangerous this is. The reality […]
7 killer ways to simplify your financial life
The simpler your financial life is the more secure it will be. When you spin lots of plates., you increase the odds of having a few of them fall and break into a million pieces. I’m […]
8 tips to shorten your house hunt in 2019
House hunting in a hot housing market is stressful enough – especially smack in the middle of a seller’s market — but newbies take heart: We tapped the experts for eight foolproof ways to make […]
50 realistic New Year’s resolutions
It’s the New Year, which is the best time to reflect on all the money things you did (or didn’t) do in the past 365 days and set financial goals for next year. New year, […]
V6 diesel adds mileage and torque to updated Ford F-150 pickup
Ford F-150 has followed the Ram 1500 with a turbocharged diesel V6 in a half-ton pickup truck, each of them competing to establish a new niche for this class of full-size trucks. While I have […]
5 ways to make 2019 a greener year
Trying to reduce your carbon footprint? Perhaps you want to turn that leftover food into compost? Alexa has skills for these and other ecological tricks. Plus, there are some fun green habits to teach your children. Alexa […]
9 reasons dating is better as a single mom
Through my circle of friends and single moms I meet through this blog, I often hear cries of horror about the thought of single-mom dating. What man in his right mind would consider dating a single […]
Forget making New Year’s resolutions — take action instead
Making New Year’s resolutions is a time-honored tradition of paying attention to something important for a short period of time. Then it’s back to business as usual. In the long run, a couple of weeks of working […]