50 nifty & thrifty holiday gift ideas
Every year, our group of friends does a white elephant gift exchange. We bring gifts that cost less than $25, then alternate between opening them and “stealing” them from others. It’s a fun way to conduct […]
6 ways to cut the costs of expensive holiday meals
Holiday meals can wreck your budget, especially if you’re hosting a big clan. Thankfully, these tricks can make them more affordable. Image Credit: DepositPhotos.com. 1. Avoid food waste After my family finished eating our Thanksgiving […]
Cities where millennials owe the most & least on their vehicles
The stereotypical millennial eats avocado toast and complains about student loans, but a recent LendingTree study found auto loans are significant debt drivers, too. In fact, auto loans make up the second biggest share of […]
3 ways entrepreneurship can save the economy
Depending on who you ask, the U.S. economy is “stuck in second gear,” already in another massive recession, or — according to Warren Buffett — doing just fine. For those who don’t feel as optimistic as […]
These are the money mistakes that lead to divorce
There are three big things couples fight about, according to divorce attorney Paul Rudder, and that’s kids, sex and money. But the biggest of these, by far, is money. “Money affects a marriage,” he said. […]
This one trick can help you save on your holiday trip home
When planning your trip home for the holidays, pay attention to the credit card you use to book. Using a rewards credit card is one of the best things you can do to save money […]
6 common mistakes to avoid when buying a home
Purchasing a home in Sonoma County has never been easier. However, houses still sell for an average of $700,000 here, making careful planning a must. Here are six mistakes that all prospective home buyers should […]
The 10 tax forms people forget to fill out
Americans know to lookout for their W-2s every January — and freelancers are well-acquainted with the good old 1099-MISC form. But there’s often other paperwork coming in the mail that’s necessary for filing a complete […]
6 questions to ask before taking on a business loan
If you own a small business or are thinking of starting one, chances are good that applying for a business loan is in your future. Obtaining the financing necessary to fulfill your small business vision […]
10 steps to a data- and model-driven workflow
To revolutionize your organization through its wealth of data, you will need a solid understanding of how to enable and operationalize a data- and model-driven workflow within your enterprise. The main goal of transforming your […]