Discussing finances with your aging parents may be difficult. In fact, there is data to indicate that many people think it is. Seventy percent of people report that they have difficulty discussing with their family who will handle finances if older parents lose their ability to manage finances. The issue is widespread. Sometimes, older parents […]
When Getting a Home Warranty Makes Sense
Are you one of those homeowners who has nightmares about a crippled heating system? Maybe you’re thinking of buying a house, but you’re worried about all the components that could break. If either of these describes you – or even if you’re somewhere in the middle – you might want to consider a home warranty. […]
Tip for New Renters – Get Insurance!
Expect the Unexpected – How to Deal with Unexpected Expenses
We all have to deal with unexpected expenses that can pop-up at the worst possible time. Life is unpredictable, and you never know when your washer or dryer will stop working suddenly, or when your car will have so many problems at once that an honest repair shop will advise that it’s not worth fixing. When this happens, […]
How to Save a Wet Cell Phone
Maybe Insurance Companies Are Not So Bad?
Insurance Company Bait-and-Switch
My home insurance company is trying to screw me and hope that I won’t notice! I thought I would share this fun experience with you so that you don’t fall prey to the same types of shady bait-and-switch type practices. Insurance Company Bait-and-Switch – Background If you will recall from a post I wrote about […]
Find a Competent Insurance Agent
The following is a sponsored post: A reasonable approach to personal finance is to examine the insurance coverage that you carry on an annual basis. This will ensure you have the proper amount of coverage and that you are not over-paying for the coverage amount that you’ve settled on. Insurance coverage as a whole cost […]
Personal Finance Tips for New Graduates
The following is a guest post from Thomas over at Wealthprep.ca – So, you’ve graduated from college and you’re out on your own. Managing money with a steady job is a lot different from managing money while you’re still in school. When you graduate, you have more income, more expenses, and more responsibilities. The financial […]
