What if your spouse doesn’t have – and doesn’t want – life insurance?
If your spouse doesn’t have life insurance, do you simply respect their wishes and go about your life? On some level, that may sound like a …
Remembering the short-lived 1955 Porsche Continental cabriolet
Introduced in the fall of 1955, the 356A was the first Porsche with specifications that were different enough from the original to warrant a new model …
4 productivity tips for business owners from a time-tracking pro
As a business owner, time tracking may not be top-of-mind. After all, tracking your work and your employees’ work by the hour can feel tedious. But, …
Somebody bought my debt. Do I still have to pay it?
As if debt wasn’t confusing and frustrating enough as it is, there are times it can be bought and sold almost like any other product. When …
Avoid these 4 design mistakes in your new home
So you just bought the prettiest home on the block and you’re moving in and getting settled? Congrats! Now it’s time for the best part… the decorating! …
A single mom’s step-by-step guide for getting out of debt
Are you a single mom who wants to pay off debt for GOOD? If you live with consumer debt, you are not alone. According to U.S. …
The money move that could end your relationship
Valentine’s Day is all about romance. Many couples spend the holiday showing their appreciation for each other, sharing candy, flowers and other (typically heart-shaped) gifts. But …
How to hit ‘decline’ on spam calls once and for all
It’s likely happened to you before. A number you’ve never seen pops up on your phone. You answer: It’s the IRS accusing you of tax fraud. …
When is the best time to buy a car?
According to car ads, it’s always the best time to buy a new ride. For auto dealers and manufacturers, sure, but when is the best time …
This is how to bootstrap your startup
When starting a business, you might think you need a big-time investor to infuse your startup with a large amount of capital. You may even have your …
12 easy ways to get your family to eat more vegetables
Want your family to eat more vegetables and not complain about it? Our friend Pam Farley of the Brown Thumb Mama is sharing her tricks on how she …
Will self-driving cars cause traffic jams? Researchers think so
Self-driving cars, meant to ease the commuting conundrums in cities, may create a new problem of their own: traffic jams while trying not to pay for …
7 ways to deal with large medical bills
Large medical bills are a different kind of debt. This is partially because they don’t come from traditional lenders, and because you can be swapped with …
Mortgage inquiry make your credit score drop? Not so fast…
Mortgage loan officers hear daily from consumers that they don’t want their credit score pulled because they’re worried about their credit score dropping. Unfortunately, the internet is full of …
Cities where retirement-age Americans carry the most & least debt
While retirement is a life stage most Americans plan for, many aren’t financially prepared for this step. One common obstacle to a sound retirement plan is …
Places where minority entrepreneurs are succeeding
Minority entrepreneurs have a major presence in the U.S. business landscape, as there are about 8 million minority-owned businesses throughout the country. However, not all of …
7 tips for creating the perfect Valentine’s Day date
With Valentine’s Day soon approaching, romance is in the air. While you can woo your special someone the old-fashioned way, these services can help you stage …
Quarterly estimated taxes explained
Every tax season, individuals and businesses alike are knee-deep in receipts, W-2s, 1099s and state and federal tax forms. Sometimes making sense of your taxes seems …
How to fall in love with bok choy
There’s nothing more fun than learning to love a new vegetable. Sometimes all we need to incorporate a new veggie into our kitchen rotation is some …
Here’s how to never run out of money
Most people I meet don’t really care about acquiring great wealth. But everyone wants to make sure they never run out of money. If that resonates with …
This $12 dish is the best comfort food to have in February
Spaghetti pie might sound strange, but once you give it a try, you’ll add it to the dinner rotation, especially on nights when you feel like …
Rare 1970 Challenger Hemi R/T convertible set for Mecum auction
A rare piece of Hemi magic, one of just five Challenger R/T Hemi convertibles produced in 1970 with 4-speed manual transmissions, will cross the block when …
5 tips to get your business off to a strong start
Starting a business is quite an undertaking. You need an idea and gumption enough to bring it to life. Of course, it takes more than an …
Cheap Valentine’s Day flower ideas your wallet will love
What do couples fight about all the time? Money. So if you overspend on Valentine’s Day flowers, you could be setting yourself up for another money fight. …
Google Assistant could soon start recognizing your face
Google Assistant’s ability to recognize users based on their voice could soon expand to include face scanning. Such a system could work in a similar way …
4 tips for keeping your data private
Keeping your data private and protected is crucial. Here are a few quick and easy data privacy-related activities you can do to protect your identity and …
Is an open office space good or bad for your business?
Open office spaces are a hotly debated topic in the realm of workplace modernization. Tearing down cubicle walls and moving people out of individual offices has …
5 signs that you’re not ready to start a business
For every story about a successful entrepreneur who is living the good life, there are tons of others about those who are barely getting by. There was once …
6 budget-friendly domestic destinations to put on your 2019 travel list
If one of your resolutions for 2019 is to travel more, but you fear that finances will hold you back, have a little hope: there are …
After the startup: 5 tips for staying in business
Randy Nelson (pictured) has started and sold two successful businesses and is currently the CEO of Gold Dolphins, LLC, which provides coaching for entrepreneurial leaders and CEOs. But …