Budgeting for Your Vehicle: Everything You Need to Know
Whether you drive a beat-up old station wagon or zoom around town in a sporty Audi, there’s no denying that our cars are an integral part of our everyday lives. Without them, we would be limited to a much smaller radius in our daily activities and would spend much more time trying to figure out…
These are 4 of the Costliest Medical Procedures in the US
It’s common knowledge that a trip to the hospital is a costly experience. On top of the stress of having a medical procedure, you also have to worry about the impact your hospital visit will have on your bank account. Even if you have a fantastic insurance plan, chances are you will still be paying…
The Cost of a DUI
The cost of a 12-pack of beer today is around $20, and that beer is enough to get your BAC above the legal limit. If you get caught drinking and driving, the cost for a first offense is pretty staggering. If there was injury or loss of life involved, the price skyrockets with hospital and…
How Prices Have Changed In the Past 50 Years
Things sure have changed since the good old days… Grandparents tells tales about walking to the diner after school and getting a burger and a milkshake for a nickel. Life was simpler back then. Life was cheaper. It’s easy to forget just have significantly prices have risen over the years. Though inflation plays a large…
3 Ways For Small Businesses To Save Money
When it comes to owning and operating a small business, each penny saved can go a long way. Though it’s not usually wise for an entrepreneur to be known as “cheap”, it is smart to be thrifty. Read on for three ways small businesses can save money and see a greater return on investment in…
3 Ways to Keep Your Financial Information Safe and Secure
When we constantly hear stories about smartphones and national databases being hacked, it’s easy to fear for our personal information. In fact, it’s only natural that you might make some changes when it comes to your online behavior or other sensitive networks – so about your financial information? An increasing number of banks have shifted…
Personal Finance for Main St
When residents of Main St look for news on how the economy is performed that day, it's often reported in terms of how the "Dow" or the S&P 500 performed that day. So what is the Dow? Ditto for the S&P 500?