If you have a high deductible health insurance plan (one that you don’t pay a co-pay to see the doctor but pay for everything until you’ve met your deductible) then you NEED to have a Health Saving Account (HSA) with it! I just saw today that Fidelity, one of the leading investment firms, now has Fee-Free […]
Over the last several years, we have watched numerous friends and family members deal with unexpected death. Something that has stood out to me in the midst of them grieving is that one added burden can be dealing with all of the paperwork and financial issues, especially if the information needed to address this is […]
Looking for a low cost and fun gift for Mother’s Day? How about making mom a gift basket? This means you can pick a few things you know that Mom likes and create a larger gift to suit her personality! I made what I think would be a pretty awesome gift and spent $16 total […]
This summer our goal is to install a fire pit at our house. The process is pretty simple and you can have a new fire pit by the end of the weekend! Sure, there’s some heavy lifting involved, but at least you’ll fit a workout in. I went on a hunt for easy tutorials and […]
Growing your own vegetables can be super rewarding and possibly even save you some money. But if you are living in a house with a tiny backyard you may think that this isn’t possible. Don’t use your lack of space as an excuse! You can grow so many vegetable plants in simple raised beds, even […]
If you are wanting to cut your budget this year one of the biggest monthly bills you can cut is your cell phone bill. Now that most carriers have dropped monthly contracts, you shouldn’t feel tied or loyal to the big guy anymore and should look into providers that give great service (many times exactly […]
You were thinking that now is the time for mistletoe and holly… it may be, but it’s also the best time to be proactive with your finances and pre-tax planning. There are some key things you can do right now to reduce your monthly expenses and your tax bill in the spring, the catch is […]
The world around us measures success by only one standard. If you are anything like me, my goals aren’t to rule the world or own my own yacht, they are to provide for my family and have a little extra to enjoy fun memories with them. Sometimes though the call of doing more so you […]
Getting a new laptop is a super fun day! You’ve got a shiny new toy to figure out with pages that load quickly, new features, and of course all those log ins and passwords you need to remember. If this leaves you with an old laptop though, here are 6 uses for it before throwing […]
