All parents want to send their kids to college. Unfortunately, more and more parents are finding it difficult to save for college in these days of rising tuition rates and a shaky economy. A generation ago parents put their child’s college funding at the top of the priority list, but now many parents are being… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Personal Finance
Saving on Cable with Cable Deals
It wasn’t that long ago that an average cable television subscriber could access approximately fifty channels for around $10 or $15 a month. Then, in the last several years, the number of available channels skyrocketed and so did the bill. Add to this the additional costs of high speed internet access and phone charges, it’s… Continue Reading
The American Dream Now Rents
The long-held notion of the American Dream has always included owning a home with the proverbial white picket fence. Today, that dream has become unpractical for many Americans. The unstable job economy paired with the recent bust of the housing market has put home ownership out of reach for many families. Once you look past… Continue Reading
Five Things To Look Out for When Viewing Rental Properties
Looking for somewhere to rent? There’s a lot to think about. Obviously, finding somewhere that’s affordable and comfy will be your prime concerns, but marrying these two important factors isn’t always as easy as it sounds. For this reason, it’s a good idea to have a mental checklist when you’re searching for your new rental… Continue Reading
Spending vs. Saving
One of the most common questions people face today in the area of personal finances is whether it is better to enjoy your money today, or save for tomorrow. It often feels like the experts are suggesting that you must choose one or the other and that there is no compromise. However, this is not… Continue Reading
Are You the Kind of Person that Bets to Win? Place? or Show? Personal Finance Meets Horse Racing
This Memorial Day our neighbors asked The Wife and I would like to join them at Belmont State Park for a couple horse races and since we had been at the beach the previous two days it was a nice change of pace. While there are a ton of different ways to bet on “the… Continue Reading
