Summer is the perfect time to plan ahead and find fun ways to stretch your travel budget. We’ve actually been doing that ourselves, both for business and for vacations. We recently bought a house, so we’re sticking with a debt-free policy on...
When I was younger, I had nearly a dozen credit cards. I wanted to have an optimized credit card strategy that maximized cash back rewards, and I had one that gave 3% at restaurants, gas stations, and bookstores. I had...
Did you know that Mother’s Day was first celebrated in 1908? There were always various celebrations of mothers, but the first officially recognized holiday became official after a three year campaign by social activist Anna Jarvis. While the spirit of the...
If you are venturing out on your own, congratulations! Starting your own business can be tremendously rewarding, if you do it right. From business plans to market strategies, there’s a lot of important financial decisions ahead. So let’s start you...
Wedding season is starting and for many couples, it’s the biggest, and most expensive, event they’ve ever planned. As overwhelming as wedding planning can be, keep in mind that with some thoughtful planning you can have a day you treasure forever...
Happy Star Wars Day! Today we celebrate our favorite franchise, and this year is even more fun after The Last Jedi re-ignited our love for all things Star Wars. One of the best things about the films is its universal lessons, which can be...
Getting together this weekend to celebrate Cinco De Mayo? While you may be tempted to go out spend money on the festivities, you can make this weekend a financially smart one by getting everyone together at your place. 5 Ways to Save Big...
How would you like to save some serious cash, get healthy, and do some good for the earth? Sounds awesome, right? With Earth Day here, I want to show you that you can make a difference and build your finances....
Pre-tax, after-tax, who cares? Everything gets taxed, right? Well, not always. There are some employee benefits that are never taxed, and you can also benefit from deferring taxes for many years. Benefits That Aren’t Taxed: If an employer pays the...
With Snap Inc. going public a little over a year ago and Spotify doing a direct listing on the New York Stock Exchange yesterday without an initial public offering (IPO), we thought it would be a good time to talk...
Summer is the perfect time to plan ahead and find fun ways to stretch your travel budget. We’ve actually been doing that ourselves, both for business and for vacations. We recently bought a house, so we’re sticking with a debt-free policy on... 
