Money fights and money problems are a big problem today, especially with married couples. Here are my best personal finance articles.
As my daughters go deeper into their teen years, before I know it, they’ll be driving cars. So I wondered about the cheapest cars to insure for a teenager. Here are the cheapest cars to insure for teenage drivers: Fiat 500 – MSRP $26,565 – New Chevy Equinox – MSRP $26,300 – New Honda Civic … Read more
Many Americans struggle to get bigger paychecks Since the economy began to struggle in 2008, many segments of society have lost ground or just tread water. But it’s not all bad news and there ARE things you can do to change your habits, expenses, income, and yes, even get bigger paychecks. To get bigger paychecks, … Read more
Wondering How to Pay Off a Mortgage Faster? We all know (or should know) that a 30-year mortgage costs us a lot of money! If you don’t know that, let’s do the math real quick so you can see just how costly it is. Let’s say you buy a $200,000 house and put down 5%. … Read more
Don’t have your tax return completed? NOW is the time to file your tax extension using tax form 4868! Have you put off filing your taxes? Wondering if you owe or when the IRS might come knocking? We’ve all been there and felt that fear and panic that drove is into avoiding the whole thing. … Read more
Can’t pay the taxes you owe this year? Set up an IRS Payment Plan with these simple form 9465 instructions! I think you’ll agree with me that worrying about taxes is incredibly stressful. Owing taxes is no fun. I’ve been there. Wondering when or if the IRS is going to come knocking is stressful. Hiding … Read more
Looking for your biggest Tax Refund this year? Avoid the top tax return audit flags! I’m sure most of us just want to pay our fair share but not a penny more. We don’t have aspirations of intentionally underpaying or cheating the system. But even if you follow all the rules, you could still be … Read more
Looking for Life Insurance Tips and Advice? Life insurance tips and advice can be confusing. Whole Life. Term Insurance. Are those the only 2 types and is one better than the other? When should you buy life insurance and is there ever a time you don’t need it. There are a lot of questions. Most … Read more
Looking for an Excel household budget template for your family? Are you struggling each month to pay bills? Maybe you’re behind on bills or have more bills than you do income. You’re left wondering where your money went each month instead of telling your dollars where to go? I get it! 8 years ago my … Read more
Considering the Pros and Cons of Refinancing Your Home? Maybe you’re wondering if a refinance will drop your monthly payment? The pros and cons of refinancing must be considered before you get started! You might shortening your loan, saving you tens of thousands of dollars! Or you may just want to drop PMI or just … Read more
Buying a home for the first time is scary! It means a big step into adulthood, but it can also add a lot of stress. How much do houses cost? Even if you know the sales prices of homes in your area, how much will that cost per month? Done right, home ownership can set … Read more
A used car buying checklist isn’t something we were taught in school Is it time to buy a car but you’re dreading the process? You know you should haggle to get a better price. And you know you’ll get more money for your trade-in if you sell it privately. But it all seems like such … Read more
Debt is a scary thing. It can quickly spiral out of control, and before you know it, you’re struggling to keep your head above water. If you’re looking to avoid getting into debt in the first place, there are many strategies you can implement. The below strategies, provided by Debt Relief Canada from A. Fisher … Read more