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We’ve all heard the stories from our parents, “when I was your age, I had to walk 5 miles to school, uphill both ways”. This includes financial advice. While the advice they give is to support us and help us to avoid mistakes, it begs the question, is all that old-fashioned wisdom our parents gave us still relevant today? Let’s look at ten pieces of financial wisdom that have been passed down. It is up […]

Divorce leads to a lot of tricky situations. Dividing the family finances is one of the most challenging parts of a divorce. Because money is an emotional part of our lives, some people want to know how to hide money before a divorce. There can be many reasons, including thinking you won’t get a fair decision from the courts, knowing that your spouse isn’t great with money and might go on a spending spree, and

Ready to take the plunge and become a homeowner, but cringing at the thought of obtaining an expensive mortgage? Fear not! There are lots of creative ways you can buy a house without taking out a traditional mortgage. From getting creative with down payments to enlisting help from family members or outside investors, these methods can save you tens of thousands in costs while helping you secure your dream home. Read on to explore all

It’s that time of year again when college basketball’s March Madness sweeps across the country. Whether you’re an avid hoops enthusiast or just a casual fan, there’s no reason not to get in on the fun of a tournament pool. However, the problem many people have is making enough correct picks to participate in the cash prizes. If you are tired of guessing and want to increase your odds of winning, here is a winning

Many of us end up ruining our financial lives before we even start. You might wake up one day, see your finances in shambles and wonder how you got yourself into the mess you are in. Regardless of where you stand financially, here are the biggest mistakes that will ruin your financial life. Read through and learn what not to do with your money. While you may not be able to prevent them all, knowing

When we think of improving our lives, we think the options will cost us well north of $100. But this isn’t always the case. In a popular forum, one person recently asked others what the best $100 they had ever spent was. The replies included many more things than you might think. And many people got a lot more out of the $100. 1. Adopting a Dog Splurging on something you’ve always wanted is sometimes

Everyone who gets paid bi-weekly gets to enjoy getting paid three times a month twice a year. Many think they can use this extra paycheck for things other than living expenses. But when they do this, they wonder why money is tight a few weeks later. I’ll walk you through why your third paycheck might not be extra money and the steps you need to take so that it can become extra cash. A Three