One of the benefits of having sold our rental house earlier this year was that it freed up some cash that we could use on some “deferred” items we haven’t been able to purchase. Buying a mattress was on the top of that list. Ever since my wife quit her job due to some health-related …
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How I Quickly Settled an Unresolved Consumer Complaint
A few weeks back, my wife went down to attend a family member’s wedding. She rented a vehicle from a company that we’ll affectionately refer to as “Not-Thrifty Rental” for the duration of this post (or NTR for short). After the trip was over and I was going through some of the expenses, I …
FIXD Review: This App Will Diagnose Your Check Engine Light (and Reset it) in Seconds
There’s nothing more annoying than seeing that bright engine light pop-up on the dashboard out of the blue. “What do I do?” “Should I stop and check it out?” “Maybe it’s nothing.” “Will I damage the car if I keep driving?” For the past month or two, I’ve lived with the bright light adorning my …
Money. Purpose. Joy. Review – 7 Timeless Truths About Money Video Course
There are a lot of money management gurus and courses out there these days. From Dave Ramsey to Suzie Orman, and more – all have their own unique take on how we should manage our personal finances better. While we may be considered “minor prophets” in this whole arena – we too are trying to …
Where to Get a High Yield Savings Account
Every couple of months, I go and check my savings account to see what type of interest is paid out on top of my balance. And, this is what I typically see: Not only is it small to read (sorry), but the interest paid is just as small. If you had to squint your eyes …
Will Opening Up a Bank or Credit Account to Earn Bonuses Hurt My Credit Score?
I have to admit that I’m a bit of a sucker for free stuff. Especially when it comes with $ signs in front of it. The latest that arrived in our mailbox came from a local bank that was offering a $250 bonus if you spent $250 in your first 60 days of opening the …
Ting Revisted – 3 Year Review
Reviewing is a key component to success. I constantly encourage my ninth grade Algebra students to review their work. Coaches are always reviewing game film to learn from the previous game. I would submit to you that reviewing financial decisions is an important aspect of living wisely in the area of finances. When I make …
When Should You Buy Your Child a Phone?
The label was right over the zipper and everyone at school had em. In fact, if you didn’t have a pair, you might as well go sit in the corner at lunch and hang your head in shame. Girbauds were the clothing item you had to have in the early 90’s. Rap group Kris Kross and others helped …
6 Ways to Save Money on Your Streaming Services
Between catching an episode of Life Below Zero and Heartland, I managed to take a few moments to see how I could save some money on my streaming services this past week. After cutting the cord a few years ago, the Mrs and I have Amazon Prime, Hulu and Neflix (and I subscribed to the PGA Tour LIVE …
Knowns and Unknows in Medical Cost Sharing – Part III (Medi-Share Review)
I really hope I don’t have to write a follow up to this post. Seriously. Because if I write a follow up that means my baby daughter or wife has been sick and I’ve had to find out how well medical cost sharing through Medi-Share works. Our family has officially signed up for coverage – …