A lot of people dream about quitting their day job to pursue a different opportunity. Whether you want to become a stay-at-home parent or start your own business, you need to be prepared for what happens when your paycheck stops....
Life insurance is never a pleasant topic of conversation – let’s face it, none of us relish having to contemplate our own mortality – but if you have any dependents or financial commitments such as a mortgage, it is an...
Imagine a personal finance guardian who’s always looking out for your best interest. That’s what you get at Mint.com. With your Mint account, the Alerts option lets you set reminders and notifications for important events. It’s like having an assistant...
If you’re like most business owners, entrepreneurs or salespeople, you probably have a shoebox full of gas receipts. Your shoebox may be disguising itself as the floor of the back seat of your car, or the bottom of your desk...
The realization that it’s been days or even weeks since the last time the checking account was last reconciled is a common occurrence that strikes fear in the minds of people trying to keep their finances on track. Getting the...
Growing up, you may have heard your parents reminisce about how gas was only a quarter per gallon or that spending a night at the movie theaters only cost a nickel. This may leave you wondering why gas is now...
A recession can impact your everyday life and budget, but there are things you can do to prepare. As of June 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic showed a possibility of a recession, with 33 million unemployed Americans inquiring about jobless benefits....
Next to purchasing a home and financing an education, buying a car can be one of the largest purchases most people make in their lifetime. Along with being a large and often expensive purchase, there are a lot of factors...
