What does statute-barred actually mean? If you have a debt that’s statute-barred, then it means a law called the Limitation Act says that your creditor has run out of time to take certain types of legal action to try to collect the debt. A statute-barred debt still exists, it just can’t be acted upon by […]
Personal Finance
What is Emotional Wealth?
Emotional wealth is at least as important as financial wealth. Sure, we all want to know how to make $1000 a day. We would all love to live off of the interest of $1 million. In other words, money does matter. However, what matters most is how we feel about our lives. Furthermore, it is […]
Do You Know What Your 401(k) Fees Are?
High fees on investments can really bring a retirement portfolio down over time. Because the time horizon is so long for many retirement portfolios, the bite that these fees can take really compounds over the years.
How to Prepare for a Higher Summer Budget
As cold winter days slowly give way to spring and warmer temps we know that summer is around the corner. Not being a fan of winter I’m looking forward to more sunshine and outdoor time. But when my kids were still young and living at home summer brought its own challenges as well. One was […]
Garden Plants That Are Practically Impossible to Kill In Any Climate
If you have ever tried to grow a plant, you know it can be easier to kill them than to keep them alive. We’re not all blessed with green thumbs. Plants are great to have around the house, as they clean the air and make us happier. Garden plants are also a great way to […]
Save Money By Shopping a Going Out of Business Sale
Ready to save loads of cash and stock up? Then you’re ready for a going out of business sale. More and more stores are moving to predominantly online business models- how many headlines have you read that show another store closing? A going out of business sale can mean huge discounts on all the store’s […]
What is The Weeknd’s Net Worth?
It’s impossible to turn on the radio and not hear a song that is by or features the The Weeknd. The Weeknd (real name Abel Makkonen Tesfaye), is a singer from Canada who has dominated the pop charts for the last several years. His songs like ‘Can’t Feel My Face’ and ‘Starboy’ have been worldwide hits, […]
Should You Buy Used Home Exercise Equipment Or A Gym Membership?
Have you ever told yourself ‘Tomorrow I’m going to start working out’? I know I have countless times. Health is a priority for a lot of people, but finding the time and the money to work out can be a challenge. Is it better to sign up for a gym membership or to make yourself […]
The Importance of Responsibility When Borrowing Money
Ideally, there would never be a need to borrow money. Everyone would have as much as they needed to do whatever it was that they wanted to do. However, we do not live in an ideal world. There are many people who get into situations where they will have to borrow money. Whether it’s a […]
A Guide to Buying Healthy Foods At Walmart
Walmart is a Mecca of affordable pricing. The conglomerate is dedicated to keeping prices super low for it’s customers, which means it’s a great place to shop for those on a budget. Walmart’s low prices don’t mean you have to trade health for savings either. Walmart healthy foods can often be gotten at a bargain price. […]