We know that when a natural disaster strikes, all the best laid plans go out the door. There is so much sorrow, uncertainty, and stress. It can be overwhelming & leave us wondering, “Where do […]
This question comes from our reader Liz K.: Question: We are getting eaten alive by payday loans. Answer: Payday loans can certainly be a burden on your finances. While most payday loan companies do not […]
Tiny houses are all the rage right now! I’m seeing them pop up in backyards all over Nashville. However, despite the numerous HGTV shows that show us how these tiny homes are made (& decorated) […]
Do you get bored thinking about saving for retirement? Does the word budgeting make you cringe? Personal finances aren’t very sexy, I get it. In this new series, Pop Finance, I’m going to attempt to […]
If you’re like me, you often moan about the political posts and pictures of food that fill your social media feeds. Why not sprinkle in some tips for saving money at the grocery store or […]
It’s tax time! Do I sound excited? I am. Not about taxes particularly but about an awesome resource that I get to share every year at tax time. It’s an easy way to save money […]
Here we are at the beginning of the New Year and the end of an often indulgent, busy holiday season. With every new beginning comes the natural desire (or inescapable pressure) to change; to break […]
In the United States, our credit report and score are an important part of our financial life. Your score has a direct impact on where you can live, what you can buy and even what […]
This is what it’s all about. You bought a cheap plane ticket, found a friendly ‘couch surfing’ host and you are ready to explore the city. Our cost benefit analysis gets a lot looser when […]
Opportunity cost: The cost of an alternative that must be forgone in order to pursue a certain action. Put another way, the benefits you could have received by taking an alternative action. Unfortunately, teleportation is […]
