It's that time again. Time for the launch of the new iPhone! Every September, my boyfriend watches the Apple keynote event where they introduce the new iPhone. But here are some reasons why you might want to skip the new iPhone, and wait for the next one. The Launch of [...]
In the last post, we talked about some lines your auto mechanic might tell you to try to get you to do unnecessary service on your car. This is Part 2. Don't Listen to Your Auto Mechanic if He/She Says: Replace Brake Pads Every 30,000 Miles for Fronts, 60,000 Miles [...]
When I was about 18 years old, I bought a Corvette. And it was the worst financial mistake of my life. Just kidding. Well, kind of. Anyway, one of the good things that came out of owning that car is that I learned a lot about fixing cars. One of [...]
The hardest part for me about making smart financial decisions on a day-in, day-out basis is fighting my feelings of jealousy. I don't have entitlement issues, and I'm grateful for what I have. I'm also happy to work hard and save money and fight to get ahead. But it's hard [...]
To get virtually any sort of loan these days, you're going to need a decent credit score. But credit scores can be confusing because there are so many different versions floating around out there (various forms of FICO, VantageScore, etc.) and their formulas are all a little different. But there [...]
Relationships are hard. It's easy enough to meet someone and feel a mutual attraction, but it's much more difficult to find someone whose personality, values, and habits are compatible with yours. Incompatible money habits are one of the leading causes of divorce, and unfortunately, not enough of us have the [...]
