Turn off the TV: The Opportunity Cost of Watching Your Favorite Shows
We all wish we could get paid to sit on our couches and watch TV. Unfortunately, life doesn’t work that way. We’ve all been there, binge-watching our favorite shows for hours upon hours. But have you ever thought about all the money you are losing while watching your favorite sitcom or rom-com? Finty, a credit…
“Dirty Money” — It Has Nothing to do With Your Laundry
Most people don’t really know what money laundering is. At first glance it’s pretty natural to assume it has something to do with laundering — you know, cleaning clothes, hanging them out to dry, the works. Money laundering has nothing to do with household laundry though, even if it does work on a spin cycle. …
There is Shame in the Takeout Game
Here’s how much Americans spend on takeout or food delivery each year How many times have you planned dinner, but life got in the way? Even if you’re a regimented and disciplined budgeter or meal planner, sometimes things come up. You have to work longer, your son is sick… something like that. So…
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How Drinking and Driving Hits the Wallet
For many reasons, driving under the influence is a horrible idea, no matter what the context of the situation is. But this new report by Greenhouse Treatment detailing exactly how expensive a first time DUI can be will convince you to never drive drunk again. People probably don’t do a full cost-benefit analysis before getting…
Thinking About Owning a Pet? Here Are the Costs You Might Incur Throughout Its Lifetime
As good of companions as pets are, they can be incredibly costly. From pet insurance, adoption costs, recurring food expenses, and much more, there’s no way around spending hundreds, if not, thousands of dollars on your animal. Before deciding to bring a pet home and have it become apart of your family, it’s important to…
Using the History of the Stock Market to Determine Its Future
People have differing opinions on what industries are most worth investing in the stock market and how much money you should pour into these investments. However, one thing everyone can agree on is that there’s very little that’s certain when it comes to the stock market. Stocks, industries, and investors are changing on the daily,…
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?
