Disneyland: Your wallet’s busiest time of year
Earlier this year saw an increase in ticket prices for Disney. While it is not news that Disney is expensive, it is helpful to see what the price differences are and why they were made [...]
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Simple DIYs
Money makes the world go round, and you should want to save as much as possible so you can spend it however you’d like or need. Here are three simple do-it-yourself projects that can [...]
Timing your car shopping
The year is getting nearer to the end. With such finality in view, how do we pass the time? How do we shift our thoughts to distract ourselves from another year gone by? A new [...]
Understanding APR
According to the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, 65% of Americans lack financial literacy. With this in mind, let’s look at a common financial phrase that you’ve heard if you’ve ever borrowed money [...]
5 stock terms you should know
Even the tiniest amount of Googling will reveal an important truth: There are literally dozens and dozens of terms with which you should be familiar before you start investing in stocks. Of course, you need [...]
Term life insurance basics
No one likes to think about death. And almost as bad, life insurance. There are much more enjoyable things to plan for: vacations, retirement, a shiny new car! The problem is, procrastinating on that life [...]
YouTube money: How to get paid
YouTube is a giant on the interwebs. As of 2018, YouTube boasted over 7 billion videos for your viewing pleasure. No doubt you’ve heard that people are making a living creating YouTube content. Take [...]
3 reasons to consider refinancing your mortgage
Perhaps you have a home you’re considering refinancing. Great! First, what is refinancing? Refinancing, as it applies to a mortgage, is the paying off a current loan to replace it with a new one. [...]
Beware the penalty APR
When you’re shopping for a loan, it’s always important to compare the Annual Percentage Rate (APR) of various loan offers. However, when you’re shopping for a credit card, there’s another ate [...]
Credit unions: The choice of a new generation
So, what’s all the hubbub about credit unions? Well, they’re pretty cool. They offer virtually all the same stuff a bank will, plus an additional smile when you enter your local branch. So, [...]
Will renting video games save you money?
Most people are familiar with Redbox. The crimson kiosks have become synonymous with convenient movie rentals. In 2011, Redbox officially began renting games nationwide. Should you decide to rent a game, it will cost you $[...]
More bang for your vacation buck
It is not a stretch to say that people love to travel. Be it in the US or out, it’s just fun to get away. Unfortunately, the idea of traveling outside the US seems [...]
Understanding mortgage types
For those looking to buy a home, it might seem a little daunting, especially when you consider how many mortgage types there are. Here’s a simple list of 5 loan types with a basic [...]
Wedding on a shoestring
Weddings are beautiful things. The binding of two people in holy matrimony is just wonderful… and bankruptingly expensive. According to data released by The Knot, the average cost of a wedding is $34K. When you [...]
Can you and your working spouse live on one income?
If you and your working spouse are looking to pay off debt, save money, or both, you might consider whether you can allocate one income to your living expenses and the other income toward achieving [...]