In early 2019, Kristy Bickmeyer was at a Fleetwood Mac concert listening to this lyric when she realized she was ready to make a life-changing decision. Bickmeyer and her husband had been considering hitting the road in an RV with… 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
Where Can I Get the Best Bang for My Buck in Gym Costs?
Knowing where to spend your money effectively for fitness can be overwhelming. There are so many options available that it can be hard to know where to start. While cost is a factor, it is also important to consider several… read more
5 Personal Finance Books Worth Reading
If you are anything like me, then the idea of personal finance can be a bit overwhelming. Sure, I know to pay my bills on time and shuffle money over from my checking account to my savings as often as… 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
4 Tips for Saving Money During the Holiday Season
The holiday season is here! Sometimes when we think about the holidays, all we see is dollar signs and payment plans. In order to help you save this year, we have some tips for saving money during the holidays that… read more
The Savvy Consumer’s Quick Guide to Buying Your First Home
If you are thinking about purchasing a home, it can feel quite overwhelming. This quick guide to buying your first home will give you an overview of what you should be working on. Step 1: Is Buying Your Best Option?… read more
How to Recognize and Deal with Financial Addiction
With so many people having spent a great portion of the past year at home, boredom and restlessness can set in, leading to bad habits. Besides indulging in an extra serving of extra potato chips or a second bowl of… read more
Take Control of Your Credit Card Use to Better Your Finances
We have all heard the dangers of credit card use. You probably have a friend who has an insane amount of credit card debt or you may have even found yourself in that position. There are entire companies whose sole purpose is to help people get… read more
Financial Well-Being: How to Stay Happy on a Budget
Depending on your personality, the word “budget” either makes you excited or terrified. Some people see personal finance and budgeting as a game that will help save them money, but others see it as a set of restrictive rules that… read more
