Money is a constant presence in our lives. Almost every major decision we make can be tied to a financial impact. Because of this, it can be a major stressor that is made worse when we don’t have an understanding… read more
Finance
The World’s Most Expensive Foods
When dining at a restaurant, we sometimes gripe about the prices on the menu and wonder if the food is really worth the cost. While eating local can sometimes feel costly, we scoured the world to find the most expensive… read more
Identity Theft: Protect Yourself
“Your card has been declined.” Those are words you never want to hear, especially when you know there should be sufficient funds in your account to cover the transaction. When you pull up your banking app and see a number of… read more
The Importance of Pet Insurance
Ember was a sweet little Beagle that warmed the hearts of everyone in our family. The day after we got her, we took her to our family veterinarian for an exam and vaccines and got the all clear. Three days… read more
Key Benefits to Using RFID
I was recently strolling through Target, as one does, and saw a suitcase that advertised itself as having “RFID-blocking” technology. What is RFID? Why are there suitcases built to block its technology? According to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security,… read more
What is Holding You Back From Retirement?
In working with our financial adviser to roll over some retirement funds from previous employers, my husband and I began discussing different things that we could do to be able to put more money aside for retirement. There are several… read more
Money Can’t Buy Happiness … Or Can It?
We have all heard the old adage that “money can’t buy happiness,” but oftentimes it feels like a little bit more money would really make things easier. The fact is that both of these concepts are wrong … and right.… read more
The Hidden Costs: What You Need to Know When Buying a Pet
Opening your home to a furry friend is an adventure. It’s an exciting time for you and your family and is often compared to preparing for a baby. But, before you start the search, you should consider how to financially… read more
How to Budget in 2022
Saving money just became easier -- in 2022, the Google Play and Apple stores offer a few budgeting applications that calculate and allocate funds. Here are four that we downloaded and reviewed! Mint Mint is a free budgeting application available… read more
Talking Money With Your Partner
Money makes the world go round, but unfortunately it can be the cause of significant stress in our lives and in our relationships. Differences in opinion regarding joint or separate bank accounts, lack of communication on saving versus spending on… read more
