First, let me explain my introduction to the usage of the imagination, in real time. As a child, I grew up in neighborhoods where people never reached their full potential. I grew up in areas…
13 Things We Buy and Then Almost Never…
Luis Molinero / Shutterstock.comI’ve been decluttering for years, since long before Marie Kondo, the maven of tidy homes, was a household name. One approach I use is to try buying only things I’ll use regularly.…
6 Free Ways to Keep Thieves Away From…
If you’re like millions of Americans, you’ll be hitting the road sometime before summer ends. Whether you plan a two-week road trip or a Labor Day weekend getaway, thieves may be looking forward to your…
8 Cheap Ways to Keep Your Car Running…
With summer right around the corner, you’re probably already thinking about how to keep your home cool. But have you considered that your car also needs protection from the heat? Most vehicles aren’t designed for…
How to Pay Less for a Wedding Dress
First comes love, then comes marriage. Then comes the mountain of wedding debt you’ll have to pay. Last year, couples spent an average of $33,931 on weddings and nuptial-related events, according to TheKnot.com. While the…
8 Times When You’re Right to Be a…
pathdoc / Shutterstock.comNobody wants to be labeled a cheapskate. But sometimes, it makes good financial sense to purchase a cheaper option if you can. A high price tag doesn’t necessarily make something better. Often, low-cost…
Tiny Houses and Beyond: 7 Alternatives to Traditional…
Valery Bocman / Shutterstock.comNot content to live in traditional homes, some adventurous people prefer to reside in tents, trees, boats, steel boxes or even underground dwellings. You may be looking for affordable housing, or you…
Cats or Dogs: Which Are More Expensive?
I love my dog, but whoever coined the phrase, “You can’t put a price on love” probably wasn’t a pet owner. I’ve run the numbers, and between food, treats, toys, dog park memberships, vet bills…
The Complete Guide to Getting the Best Possible…
Photo by Monkey Business Images / Shutterstock.comWhen it comes to insurance, it’s a tug of war. You need to insure yourself against financial calamity. The insurance industry, on the other hand, wants you to insure…
7 Reasons You Should Not Move for Retirement
gpointstudio / Shutterstock.comRetirement is supposed to be a time when people move to Florida to sip drinks on the beach, or settle in Arizona to play endless rounds of golf. But in reality, a huge…
How to Save Up to 70% on 7…
pathdoc / Shutterstock.comEverybody dreams of a dirt-cheap wedding, or getting a steal of a deal on a house, or having someone magically foot the bill for our child’s college education. But for most of us,…