Starry-Eyed Surprise The theme this week is a tough one to figure out, so I’ll spell it out — these are all titles of songs that were hits in 2002. As we work our way […]

We all deserve a little self-love every now and then. Take it from us, there’s no shame in sending yourself flowers. When it comes to sending yourself flowers, don’t be afraid to attach a note […]

Normally, making a deposit into your bank account is no big deal. However, if you’re planning to deposit a large sum of cash, there are a few things you should know beforehand. Cash deposits over […]

Credit card fraud or a credit card scam is an unauthorized use of a credit card, debit card or other payment tool to fraudulently obtain money or property.  While the terms fraud and scam are often […]

Your mother is the person who inspired your love of nature in the first place. She took you hiking, bought you tree identification books and watched nature documentaries with you. So when it’s time to […]

Assuming a mortgage means that the buyer of a home is able to take over the seller’s existing mortgage. When mortgage assumption is possible, it may help a buyer score a lower interest rate and […]

A 401(k) plan doesn’t have an expense ratio, per se, but the overall cost of the plan includes the expense ratios of the funds in an investor’s account, as well as other charges like plan […]

I had too much food in my fridge and it was going bad — lettuce, spinach, strawberries, blueberries. The lettuce and spinach, especially, were not my friends. The vibrant greens turned gooey and discolored.  Into the trash […]

One of the first steps in becoming a frugal traveler is picking a place where you want to go and can also afford to go. The good news is that no location is necessarily off-limits, […]

First, you’ll want to pick a mother-daughter getaway that’s right for each of you individually and together. Here are a few questions worth considering: Are you or your mom by nature self-directed, or do you […]