No matter who you are, food costs likely account for a large portion of your monthly spending. Cooking most of your meals cuts costs significantly – and being a smart shopper at the grocery store takes this to the next…
What Are They? At the risk of sounding a little redundant: Join me for a deeper dive into the mechanics and logistics of the Roth versus traditional retirement account debate! First of all, it is important to know that the terms…
Finally, a travel post! Spring/summer 2020 has not exactly been the best time for traveling, thanks to our good friend, COVID-19. While travel is still risky, camping – driving your own car, sleeping in your own tent, and spending an entire weekend…
Working Until You Stop or Drop Not that long ago, the average life expectancy was considerably shorter than it is today. People worked until they died or became too ill to continue working (at which point they’d be cared for…
Do you ever find yourself with a closet full of clothes and nothing to wear? If you’re like me, the issue may be that your favorite, go-to items are drowning among the clothes that you just don’t ever wear. Many…
My Cell Phone Origin Story When my parents decided to get involved with cell phones, they – like virtually everyone else we knew – selected Verizon as their carrier. I was eventually allowed to join their plan, which I stayed…
Starting a new job and not quite sure what to make of their retirement plan? Read on to learn about the minimum you should consider investing.
I would say that I have eaten a green smoothie bowl for breakfast 80-90% of mornings for the past few years. I like the balance of earthy greens and subtly sweet fruit. I like the texture and crunch of the…
When it comes to money management, I try to strike a balance between maximum simplicity and maximum effectiveness. I care where my money is going and how it is growing, but at the same time, I am not interested in…
My money management strategy has three major components: bank accounts, investment accounts, and credit cards. This is not unique – I hope that your financial life includes these three components, too! However, I take a few slightly unconventional and very…