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Now that I have a child on the way, I have done some research and learned that I likely need to create a will. I never really thought about having to draft a will, but now that I am married and have a child on the way, I thought it would be a good idea to check it out. Based upon my research, below are some helpful tips on creating a will. Please share if you...

With the holiday season just about in full swing, now may be the best time for you to make your travel plans. While some people hop on a plane to reach their holiday destination, others get behind the wheel and hit the road. Taking a holiday road trip can be a lot of fun, however, it can also set you back quite a bit of money if you’re not careful about your approach. Here are three...

With the holiday season approaching, now’s the time to plan out all the gifts you need to buy. In addition to knowing who to buy for, you must have a clear idea of what you can afford to spend. Taking your plan one step further, outline the manner in which you’ll pay for gifts. In a perfect world, you’re able to pay for everything with cash. Not only does this keep you on budget, but it...

If you survived the Great Recession of 2008, then you know just how bad it can get. Companies layoff employees. Household income declines while unemployment and bankruptcies rises. The country and consumers experience financial hardship in a grand scale. A recession is happens when the economy declines six months in a row. It’s hard to predict exactly when a recession will hit or what will cause it, but knowing there’s a possibility means you should be...

You’re almost positive that a personal loan is exactly what you’ve been looking for. As excited as you may be, don’t jump into this just yet. Instead, take the time to answer a few key questions: 1. How will you use the loan? There’s no good reason to take out a personal loan unless you have a clear idea of how you’ll use the funds. Are you consolidating debt? Taking care of a medical emergency? Tackling...

Nowadays you can do so much on your phone, including your personal finances. There are also a ton of options out there and they are not all equal! Below are my favorite budget and personal finance apps. Mint: This is the gold standard app for your personal finance needs. The app is effectively an all-in-one resource for creating a budget, tracking your spending, and monitoring your overall finance needs. Mint lets you know when bills are...

It doesn’t matter how many children you have, you’ll soon come to realize that keeping your house fully stocked with supplies would be in your best interest. After all, you never want to find that you’re out of diapers, formula, or another essential item. While you can always purchase what you need at a local big box store, there are many reasons to get into the habit of buying online: •    Lower prices. There’s no better...

Even with alternatives – such as streaming live TV services – cable companies continue to charge an arm and a leg. If you’re tired of overpaying, but not yet ready to cut the cord, it’s time to contact your cable company with the idea of negotiating a better deal. Once you make the call, there are three distinct things you should negotiate with your cable company: 1. Cost of Service This is the big one, as...

In today’s day and age, internet access is no longer a luxury. Instead, most people consider it a necessity.With this in mind, you may find yourself searching for a reputable internet service provider that offers affordable pricing.Unfortunately, this can be difficult to come by. On one end of the spectrum, the most reliable companies always seem to charge an arm and a leg.On the other side, you can save a few dollars per month, however, it’s...

Did you know there are approximately two million active real estate licensees in the United States? Or how about the fact that there are more than 85,000 real estate brokerage firms operating in the United States? With statistics like this, it’s easy to see that there is money to be made in the real estate industry. The average real estate agent earns roughly $44,000 per year, with some earning a lot more (well into the seven...