Your Financial Journey: Step 2
Yesterday I discussed the first step in getting your financial journey started, which was determining your current financial position. Today I’ll cover step two: Determine where you want to be. What...
View ArticleWhy You Need an Emergency Fund
There is a lot of financial advice out there that a lot of people just seem to ignore. Maybe they just don’t feel like the advice is important or worth the trouble. Maybe they agree that it’s good...
View ArticleThe Costs of Raising Baby: Medical Care
Today’s post is the fourth in the ‘Cost of Raising Baby’ series. So far, we’ve covered formula, diapers, and clothes. This post will cover the costs of medical care, from the moment you find out you’re...
View ArticleLife Insurance: What, Why, and How Much?
Life insurance is one of those things that we would rather not have to think about. It reminds us that life is finite, and that no matter how careful we are with our driving, our health, our habits,...
View ArticleThe Law of Inertia
A major component of success is having the willpower to actually do something. This is certainly true in regards to personal finance, but it is also true in many other facets of life. And of course,...
View ArticleThe “What-if-something-happens-to-me” File
Over the past few weeks, we’ve seen several status updates on Facebook from a couple we know. They’re in their 30′s and have a daughter that is around six months older than our son. The husband has...
View ArticleOur Story: Part 2
Yesterday’s post gave you the basics of who we are as a family, though I realized I forgot to mention our dog. We adopted a retired racing greyhound just over three years ago, named Fin. He’s a pretty...
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Five Helpful Tips For Preventing a Home Disaster
The following is a guest post… The evening news regularly presents stories of home disasters occurring in communities across the nation. On a fundamental level, many disasters are rooted in fire,...
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Protecting Your Home During Renovation
The following is a guest post… Remodeling and redesigning a home can be a lot of hard work, but you end up with a huge reward at the end of the final product. However, with some home remodels, your...
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5 Things You Should Bring to College
The following is a guest post… Going away to college can be such a fun experience. From meeting new people, to becoming independent, there is so much to look forward to during your college years. If...
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Steps To Take After Your Home Gets Broken Into
The following is a guest post… Experiencing the trauma of a home invasion or burglary is something that no home owner thinks they are ever going to have to deal with. Unfortunately, instances of home...
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Protect Your Family: Top 5 Reasons to Have Insurance
The following is a guest post… Life insurance provides a way to protect a family in the event of the unexpected death of a spouse or guardian. Life insurance policies come in many different forms....
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5 Financial Emergencies That Every Family Needs to Be Prepared For
The following is a guest post… You live life planning for the future. You save to buy a home, you put money aside for vacations, you plan for your retirement, but do you plan for financial emergencies...
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