by Miranda | Investing, Real Estate
When many of us think of real estate investing, we think of the need for hundreds of thousands of dollars. Whether you plan to buy land you can later sell to a developer, purchase a rental property or invest in a fixer-upper to flip at a profit, you usually need a...
by Miranda | Finance, Personal Finance
One of the more interesting developments in recent months was the announcement by the Federal Communications Commission that it will reclassify the Internet as a public utility. Champions of Net Neutrality celebrated the idea that the FCC reclassification is expected...
by Miranda | Finance, Insurance
None of us wants to think about dying. However, it is important our mortality, and consider ways that we can prepare our families for the financial realities that come with our passing. As you consider your end of life insurance needs, here are a few things to...
by Miranda | Family Finance, Finance, Personal Finance
I’m not known for penny-pinching. However, in the last couple of years, I’ve seen the value in looking for ways to save money — as long as they don’t take up a lot of my time and energy. If I can go to a site and quickly see if I can save money...
by Miranda | Finance, Personal Finance
Since Christmas has passed, my husband and I have been on something of a spending diet. It hasn’t been a conscious decision; we’ve just been a little too busy to worry about buying things, and, besides, it seems a lot like overkill to go out and spend...
by Miranda | Investing, Real Estate
Real estate isn’t really my thing, but I understand that many investors like the idea of including property in their portfolios. The good news is that there are a number of ways to invest in real estate, even if you don’t relish the idea of property...
