by Libby Balke | Restaurants
I’d had it. For months, I’d been frequenting the same handful of restaurants, knowing they offered budget-friendly fare that maximized our efforts at saving money while eating out. I’d grown so comfortable at these casual restaurants that the waiters...
by Guest | Economics, Financial Planning
When dealing with financial loss, plenty of us will experience serious problems in the short and long run. While not always easy to avoid, if you employ a proactive approach and take steps to protect you and your loved ones, you can avoid problems. Here are the top...
by Miranda | Behavioral Finance, Credit and Debt, Finance
The latest information from the Federal Reserve indicates that credit card debt is on the rise again. In the years directly following the financial crisis, many consumers reduced their debt load. Household debt – including credit card debt – fell. However, that is not...
by Mike | Insurance, Investing
Annuities are probably the most complex “beast” in the financial world. As if it isn’t enough, life insurance companies multiplied product varieties to make sure they are the only ones who can understand (and sell!) annuities. One of the most fundamental concepts to...
by Miranda | Entrepreneurship, Finance
A few times a year, I pack up and head off for new adventures. Okay, at this stage, the new adventures usually involve a trip with my son over spring break, and a trip to wherever FinCon is being held, with a sprinkling of camping weekends throughout the summer. Even...
by Libby Balke | Uncategorized
When my husband and I bought our new house, one of the plethora of documents we had to review and sign was the Truth in Lending statement from our mortgage company. The document basically ensures that you – the borrower – know exactly what you’re...
by Libby Balke | Kid-Friendly, Travel
About a year and a half ago – after my family’s first trip to Walt Disney World – I wrote about the pros and cons of becoming Disney Vacation Club (DVC) members. Ultimately, the initial buy-in (at the time, roughly the price of a new, small sedan)...
