Finances

Debt - whether it's a signature loans, credit cards or auto loans, no one likes to admit it but we all have it in some form. It can really wear on your peace of mind at times, trying to keep…

If you're like me, you know the feeling of frantically adding that last minute item to your to-do list. And when you do, you realize that you're gonna need some extra cash - and you're gonna need it fast. If…

What is an emergency fund? The terms says it all, a fund for everything unexpected like Fido getting sick, your car breaking down, or a medical emergency. The last thing you want is to rely on your credit card or…

No time to plan dinner or cook? I know, trying to find time during a busy day to plan dinner can be very hard. But I have a secret to share (or maybe it's a confession) — Pinterest. If you're…

Today we're going to talk about loans. There are a couple of loan options that, at first glance, seem to be similar but can be very different. Let's take a good hard look at these loan types to make sure…

If you missed the Financial Terms for Kids 101 — you can read it here. Now that there is an understanding on the basic financial ideas and terminologies about checking/savings accounts, it is time to step it up a notch…

Talking to your children about financial issues can be a little nerve-racking if you don't have a plan in mind. Should you start with loans, credit cards, saving accounts, account statements...etc. Before we overload the kids with all these new…

Your personality makes you unique. It makes you who you are — are you an introvert or an extrovert? Are you list-maker or do you just wing-it? Do you think through a process thoroughly before acting or do you jump…

Have you ever needed work done on your home and needed a professional to get it done? If so, you know it's a daunting task to say the least.  Not only are you stressed over the possible cost, but the…