by Tom Drake | Finance, Personal Finance
I don’t really use banks in the same way my parents did. It is conceivable that I could get along just fine without one. Many people do. What would it be like to completely ditch the bank? How would it change the way we transact business. Would it be a huge...
by Kevin Mercadante | Finance, Personal Finance
Everyone of us make small financial mistakes all the time. But since they’re small, they’re very unlikely to lead to a crushing blow. But there other money mistakes – major ones – that can definitely cause financial impairment if you aren’t careful enough to avoid...
by Tom Drake | Personal Finance
For many of us, morning coffee is much-needed pick-me-up. It can be hard to get going in the morning without that cup of joe. However, you might be surprised at what it’s costing you. You’ve probably heard of “The Latte Factor” and how you...
by Miranda | Behavioral Finance, Finance, Personal Finance
Few of us enjoy feeling stressed. However, the reality is that sometimes a little stress can be good for you. When it comes to finances, could a little stress actually benefit you by prompting you to change your habits and make improvements? The last few years have...
by Libby Balke | Personal Finance
Each year around this time, people start to ask me what I’m giving up for Lent. It’s a standard question for a Catholic gal living in a heavily Catholic part of the country. Unfortunately, I rarely have a good answer for them. Over the last several years...
by Miranda | Finance, Personal Finance
Often, when we make purchases, all we think about is the sticker price of the item. You pay the amount on the price tag; rarely do you think about the continued cost of the item. The reality, though, is that an expenditure of your financial resources results in costs...
