The average American spends over $5,400 every year on unnecessary impulse buys. Think about what you could do with an extra $5,400. Setting aside that amount in a retirement plan would be more than enough over a career to retire with $1 million. Keep such ideas in mind the next time you feel money burning […]
“Ugly produce” a is term for aesthetically unpleasing food that usually goes unsold in lieu of more cosmetically appetizing fruits and vegetables. Bruised, blemished, or misshapen apples, double-headed carrots, or irregularly sized produce are examples of ugly produce. Not pretty to look at, but just as healthy as advertisement-worthy fruits and vegetables. Ugly produce is […]
Retirement planning should ideally begin from the day you have your first job. However, even if you have made no special financial preparations for your retirement, you could still start on plan while retirement is just 15 years away. Consider the following steps to fortify your retirement plan over the next 15 years. Take stock […]
The average cost of a pest control visit can be anywhere between $150 to about $1,500, depending on the severity of the problem. Most new homeowners don’t appreciate that when they buy a home that uninvited guests may be a part of the package. Even new homes can be host to rats, mice, ants, termites, […]
A convenient way to start a business is through a franchise. There is an already built-in business model, consumer base, and operational supply chain. However, if you join a globally-known franchise, like a McDonald’s for example, your investment costs will be high. Also, you must pay high and recurring franchisee fees. The most strategic way […]
Some people’s identities are inextricably connected to their cars, and their car accessories, too. That is why buying non-essential or useless car accessories can be impossible for some people to resist. Car owners bought over $90 billion in car accessories in 2017, the equivalent of government spending on cancer research since Richard Nixon’s “War on […]
Retirement should be a time to relax and experience the good things of life that you probably missed when you were working full-time. However, to have a truly good time during retirement, you should know how to generate steady income from your retirement savings. Consider the following four strategies for more predictable cash flows during […]
It’s normal for investors, especially those close to retirement age, to worry about fluctuations in the market and how it will affect their 401(k) plans. And while there’s no way to avoid market volatility, there are a number of steps you can take before, during and immediately after a crash that will help you sustained […]
Owning a car does not necessarily have to be an expensive proposition. While you cannot avoid paying the auto loan installments or the car insurance and maintenance costs, you can put your vehicle to productive use and earn cash with it. Here are four solid ways to do it. Delivery jobs A number of mobile […]
A cat or dog can be cute, cuddly, and great for companionship. Yet the cost of owning a pet can be surprising. Pets are living beings that must be taken care of. Animals do not take care of themselves. If you don’t have the finances to hand the cost of owning a pet, you may […]
