Deciding to have a child is a very big, life altering decision. It not only affects your everyday life but your finances too. The average amount that it costs to raise a child annually varies from between $12,000 – 13,000, and it goes up each year with inflation. But, there are more expenses incurred in the …
Expensive heating and cooling bills are one of the most common complaints of homeownership, especially in seasonally extreme weather. It’s estimated that about half the energy used in a typical household goes to heating and cooling the home. Therefore, making good decisions regarding your HVAC system can save you a lot of money annually. Below …
Energy efficiency is an important issue for many homeowners. If you’re not careful, your monthly electric bill can skyrocket, forcing you to choose between paying more and reducing your air conditioning or heating usage. Fortunately, there are solutions for homeowners who want to enjoy comfortable temperatures without worrying about how much they will owe each …
Are you planning a kitchen remodel but don’t want to spend too much? The good news is: you can! With a little elbow grease and some know-how, you can achieve beautiful results at the fraction of the price. Let’s consider some tips that can help you save a few bucks on your kitchen renovation.
When it comes to retirement, we all want to get there. Tomorrow is the ultimate goal, but pretty far fetched, more often than not. But even if we can’t retire tomorrow, what we do with our money, and where we choose to put it, can have a serious impact on when we can actually retire. …
If you’re like most people these days, you lead a busy life. You probably work, and maybe you have a spouse or partner. In addition, you might have children or attend college as well. No matter what commitments fill your life, it can be difficult to juggle everything. You may feel like you really have …
Photo by Georges Biard // CC BY-SA 4.0 Caption: Hollywood stars such as Sarah Jessica Parker and Leonardo Di Caprio have come from humble beginnings Often when we think about the people who have millions in the bank and little to worry about in the way of debt, it’s tempting to believe that they can …
Budgeting enough money aside to care for your kids is tricky at the best of times. You want to give your children everything, but you also know how expensive it can be to raise children. Even with two sources of income, you might have to compromise on a lot of things, just so you can …
It would be great if our home could stay in the state it was in when it was originally built. Then we would never have to spend time or money on home repairs. But, as we all know, that is a pipe dream. Things get older and start to fall apart, or become severely dated …
Can you really earn money from Forex trading? Most will probably answer “no,” but if you understand how Forex trading really works, you can actually make a profit out of it. While it is possible to make a profit out of Forex trading, the odds are all against you, especially if you don’t take …
