The Top 5 Safest Modes of Travel
Retirement is the time in your life to enjoy and travel. If plans were successful, you likely have enough to enjoy one or two trips per year, if not more. However, as eager as many retirees are to travel, the news of plane crashes, boats capsizing, or train derailments can quickly curb the enthusiasm. It […]
Inflation and the American Household
Groceries, clothing, cars, and countless other essential and luxury items have increased in price over the past few months, putting a significant strain on the average American household. Aside from the increasing cost of living, Americans have experienced lower interest rates on savings, meaning families are being clobbered financially, which is jarring — to say […]
The Importance and Suggested Frequency of Credit Monitoring
According to the Federal Trade Commission, one in five Americans experiences errors on at least one of their credit reports. Unfortunately, most people do not realize the mistakes because they do not check their reports often or not often enough. Credit reporting errors at TransUnion, Equifax, or Experian can lead to weaker credit scores regardless of […]
Planning a Vacation Without Breaking the Bank
You don’t need to run a survey or review the data to know that vacations are expensive. While the average cost of a vacation varies drastically from family to family and based on several factors, one survey found that approximately three-quarters of Americans admit to falling into debt of at least $1,100 following a holiday. […]
Are You Ready To Be a Landlord? Here’s a List of the Pros and Cons
What is motivating or driving you to consider being a landlord? Most real estate investors are looking for another income stream, a way to offset monthly expenses and increase annual profits. For other investors, the idea comes from a problem selling an existing property. Whatever reason has you thinking about becoming a landlord, you do […]
Is Moving to the Country Really Cheaper?
It’s the classic dilemma: City life or country life, which is better? While there are merits to both, for many people, the final decision ultimately boils down to cost.It’s a common belief that living in the country is far cheaper than living in the city, but people who make this generalization really only take into […]
“No-Spend Days”; and How To Be Successful
Discretionary spending is not often a luxury many retirees experience, but if you plan yourfinances well, then you should have at least an occasional allowance. However, since retirement usually means you have a fixed income, it is crucial to keep to a budget so that you do not limit your ability to have some financial […]
Strategies You Can Use To Save Money on Grocery Shopping
How often do you spend more than you would like at the grocery store? Seeing all the sales and bright packaging is enticing, and it is meant to be, which is why it is necessary to have strategies for when you go to the store so you can save money. Check out the following ten […]
10 RV Hacks That Will Make Your Life Easier
If you’re anything like me, you spend more time in your RV than your own home during thesummer. But you may have noticed a few things about your RV that you don’t particularly like. Whether you’re dissatisfied with the layout or lack of storage space, here are 10 RV hacks that will make your life […]
6 Human Home Remedies That Are Surprisingly Great for Pets
Did you know that many popular home remedies for humans also work for pets? If your pet has irritated skin or an infection, hold off on harsh antibiotics and try these natural ingredients first:1. Colloidal SilverIn humans, colloidal silver is mainly used outside the body to treat burns and cuts (somehomeopathic medicine uses it for […]