Do big ticket expenses tend to sink your financial ship? Stop the madness and start using sinking funds to shore up your personal financial plan. Sinking funds turn saving for everything from medical bills to destination vacations into achievable…
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Roadside Assistance-Have a Plan!
What is your plan if your vehicle is disabled while traveling? Roadside assistance options come in many shapes and sizes. Knowing your options and having a plan saves valuable time, money and frustration. My Story Last weekend…
Avoid This Hotel Booking Scam!
If you’re in the process of booking a hotel, beware of this hotel booking scam! Just because it looks like a duck, quacks, like a duck, and walks like a duck, does not always mean it’s a duck. It…
Debt Consolidation – Think Before You Sign!
Are you currently considering consolidating debt? Before taking even the first step to consolidating debt, there are a few things to which you need to give some serious thought. My Story Recently I received a newsletter in…
Making the Most of Your Tax Refund
Are you expecting a tax refund? Don’t let it slip through your fingers. There are some little things you can do that make a big difference in making the most of your tax refund. My Story Learn…
Your Available Bank Balance
Don’t be tempted by the available bank balance you see when you log into your bank account. What you see is not automatically what you can take, and doing so could result in a nasty surprise. My Story…
Check Please; Keep it Simple by Paying with Cash
Do you have a preferred way to pay when dining out? Keep it simple by paying with cash. My story A few weeks ago, Brian and I were dining out in celebration of our anniversary. The couple…
Get the Credit You’re Due!
If you shop online, at some point it will be necessary to return an item. Be proactive in making sure your refund is processed as expected, and you get the credit you’re due. My Story If you…
Bill Creep!!! What Is It and How Do You Protect Yourself?
Have you ever glanced at a recurring monthly bill and thought it seemed just a tad higher than it used to? Bill Creep is a thing, and it’s in the best interest of your wallet to learn how to…
An Adulting Task Too Important to Ignore!
After filing your taxes, do you check and make sure that your wages have been accurately reported to the Social Security Administration? Errors and omissions happen and, as an adult, it’s your responsibility to ensure that information reported on…