This 1974 ‘Citroen Maserati’ was way ahead of its time
A French-built car with an Italian-built V6 under the hood, the Citroen SM SC was lauded by critics and was the Motor Trend Car of the Year in 1972. We went to the Mullin Automotive […]
How child support & alimony can affect getting a mortgage
When you apply to purchase or refinance a home, the mortgage lender adds your monthly fixed expenses to your housing payment, creating a debt-to-income ratio. When this figure is expressed as your total monthly expenses […]
5 tips to help you win Black Friday
Black Friday may be rife with bargains, but it’s also stressful, crowded and can be expensive if you don’t plan ahead. To make your Black Friday less stressful, here are five tips from retail and […]
Why it’s so hard to eliminate credit card debt
There are all kinds of strategies for eliminating credit card debt. Entire books have been written on the subject. However, anyone who has tried to pay their debt down knows that it’s much easier said […]
Rare Timbs Special Streamliner lost in Malibu fire
One of the most significant and imaginative postwar customs, the 1948 Norman E. Timbs Buick Special Streamliner, was destroyed in the devastating Woolsey Fire near Malibu, California. The Timbs Special, well-known for its swooping mid-engine […]
50 money lessons to be thankful for
Thanksgiving is a time to appreciate your friends and family, and reflect on all the things you’re thankful for, including your financial blessings. With that, here are the money lessons we’ve learned and are thankful […]
Thanksgiving hosts sacrifice a lot – but they love it, anyway
Thanksgiving is a time for family, food and making lasting memories. But it’s also a time of overspending. Those who host Thanksgiving sacrifice a lot of time and money during this holiday — however, it […]
5 reasons women need life insurance more than men do
Women need life insurance more than men do, yet we are less likely to be covered. According to the Life Insurance Marketing and Research Association, 56 percent of women and 62 percent of men had […]
How to get life insurance without a physical exam
If you are interested in getting life insurance without having a physical exam, it means one of three things: You want the insurance really fast, you can’t stand doctor examinations or you have a health condition […]
8 tips for becoming an influencer on social media
Successful YouTube channels take work across a broad spectrum of online platforms to develop. The creators behind big-name channels consistently produce video content for YouTube, but are also prolific on Instagram, Pinterest, LinkedIn and Facebook. […]