10 Simple & Easy Ways to Save Money
Ten simple and easy ways to save money. Money-saving tips to show you how to save money and reduce your debt. It’s America Saves week - the perfect time to get on track financially and jump-start your savings. The easiest way to do that is to go back to money-saving basics. Use these 10 simple and easy [...]
DIY: Make It or Buy It—How to Decide
Most of us face this tough question from time to time: Should I buy it or make it? Are these bagels worth the $10 for a dozen, or could I just as easily make them from scratch? Is this outdoor table a good deal, or should I learn a little woodworking and make my own [...]
Saving Money: When Is a Deal Not Really a Deal?
One of my latest bargain finds is batteries at my local dollar store. I’ve been buying packs of eight AA and AAA batteries for—you guessed it—$1. That’s a huge savings compared to the $8 per eight-pack at my local grocer. However, I’m starting to wonder if the dollar store batteries are wearing out more quickly [...]
Getting a Quit Claim Deed After Divorce
Getting a quitclaim deed after divorce is necessary to remove a spouse's name from the property title and mortgage. Q: When I was married, my wife and I purchased a home with a VA loan. My wife and I later divorced and I was awarded the home in the divorce and it states so in [...]
Top 10 Ways to Save Money on Valentine’s Day
Save money this Valentine's Day with these top 10 tips on how to enjoy Valentine's Day while on a budget. Love it or hate it, Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. And whether they’re spending it with the love of their life or just some friends, consumers are expected to spend an average of [...]
Four Tips to Help Communicate with Your Spouse about Money
Prior to marriage, most couples take part in some kind of premarital counseling. Unfortunately, that counseling often does not cover one of the most stressful aspects of marriage—money management. Money can be a major source of arguments in even the best relationships. The good news is that some preemptive planning can avert these kinds of [...]