Halloween is just around the corner

Halloween is just around the corner

by | Oct 20, 2021 | Family, Finance, Holidays, Kids

Halloween, more than any other holiday, is a flight of fantasy. This year it shimmers like a pool of fresh water, poised to quench our social thirst and, for many, a secret desire to be someone else for a night.   Even though things still aren’t back to the way they...
Back-To-School Special

Back-To-School Special

by | Aug 25, 2021 | Coronavirus, Daily Money Management, Family, Kids

Back to school shopping is like a private pep rally for each student. It symbolizes new beginnings, grand social plans, and, as every kid will tell you, aspirations for academic excellence. And kids don’t care about how much things cost. That said, back-to-school...
So You Want to Buy a Car?

So You Want to Buy a Car?

by | Feb 2, 2021 | Consumer Issues, Daily Money Management

The single easiest way to save money when you buy a car is to buy a used car instead of a new car. Think about it.  When you buy a new car, it literally depreciates thousands of dollars the moment you drive off the lot. From a financial standpoint, since it will be...
Smart Refinancing of Your Home

Smart Refinancing of Your Home

by | Jan 20, 2021 | Daily Money Management, Finance

For many people, the thought of refinancing their home turns their stomach. Having an appraiser in to check your HVAC system, etc., always adds a bit of uncertainty and the potential for repair costs. What many people don’t realize, though, is that you really can save...