Before you start shopping for the holidays, set a reasonable budget, determine what’s fair for each person and stick to it. And be sure you’re following realistic gift guidelines.
Would it be fair if only the person making money in a marriage is allowed a little cash to spend for fun once in a while? Of course, not. Marriage is not a "me" thing, it’s a "we" thing.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year – for buying gifts. And while you’re at it, you might as well buy something for yourself, right? We’ve all been there. Remember in “Friends” when Monica bought those super expensive leather boots on impulse? She ended up regretting it because they really hurt her feet. Womp, […]
Doing business with friends always comes with the risk of running into a situation that can damage the relationship. If you rent out a home to a friend, sign an agreement, just like with any other renter.
The holiday season tends to create more complications and tensions than usual in families. So here are a few things we can do in advance to make sure our time with loved ones is filled with less stressful.
Some people come to believe that a fancy home or car are indications of their value or worth, and that’s sad. It means something inside them is broken, and filing for bankruptcy isn’t going to fix that.
At first glance the term “noncompete agreement” sounds like so much fancy legal jargon. While it is a legal matter, it’s not quite as intimidating as it sounds.
The human body can’t handle being in fight, flight or freeze all day every day. If stress is pervasive and persistent, your stress may become toxic. Here are five tips to help you get a handle on it.
You’ve made the decision to leave your job. You’re almost out the door, and on your way to a new opportunity. But before you get too carried away, don’t forget to send a resignation letter.
Possibly the biggest factor separating those who stick with it and gain control of their finances, from those who give up and go back to their old ways, can be boiled down to one simple word - hope.
October is National Women’s Small Business Month. In honor of this month, here are some facts about three of American history's amazing female entrepreneurs.
Everyone’s talking about the real estate gold rush. Buyers are doing some pretty crazy stuff to stay competitive, like offering way over the asking price. Here are three ways to avoid homuebuyer's remorse.
The concept of a zero-based budget is simple: income minus outgo equals zero. If you bring home $4,000 a month, you want everything you spend, save, give and invest to equal $4,000.
If you use debt to cover emergencies, you’re digging a financial hole for yourself. A strong foundation of any financial house includes an emergency fund.
Have a friendly, sit-down meeting with the client who owes you money. Ask a few questions, and find out what’s really going on. But he needs to understand you can’t be his bank.
We live in a fast-paced world where we make hundreds of decisions every day about how to spend our time. And since time is our most precious resource, we should all be careful about how often we say yes.
