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Personal Capital and Mint are considered as two of the most well-known financial services platforms available. They both offer free services that give their users powerful investment and money management tools. These two services are usually compared as there are overlapping similarities between the two, however, each has a different key function. For example, while … Read more
The average gas price in the United State is at $2.73 a gallon for regular unleaded and $3.02 for diesel. Depending on where you live and the type of gas you use, you could be paying much more. With oil production low, prices are expected to rise even more this summer. If you drive a large … Read more
Even though the economy is improving and companies are offering more and more jobs, it’s still difficult for many people to live from day to day. Many are recovering from layoffs. Some have children to care for. Others have had their savings wiped out by unexpected medical bills, car repairs and other emergency expenses. Many … Read more
No matter how much we promise ourselves that we won’t use our credit cards, it still happens. We need to pay our school tuition. We end up with unexpected medical bills. The car needs repairs. Our dog gets hit by a car. The pair of shoes we’ve been eyeing for months finally goes on sale. We swear … Read more
There’s no better time than January to take a look at your personal financial situation and work on ways to improve it. (Although, the information in this article is solid year-round.) After all, you’ve likely had a massive financial outlay over the holiday season. Credit card bills will be coming in, and you have to … Read more
This has been my go to No Bake Oreo Ball Recipe for many years. I use it for parties, special events, and during the holidays. Absolutely no baking is required. Hope you Enjoy! Hot Tip: Beyond Oreos and Desserts.. out our Complete Guide on how to cut spending by $400/month! (This guide is our most popular article and … Read more
I’ve been hosting a cookie exchange for 10 years, and it’s one of my favorite Christmas traditions! A cookie exchange is an easy and inexpensive party to plan, and everyone goes home with a nice assortment of cookies to enjoy during the holidays. Cookie Exchange Invitation Ideas: A simple e-vite Hand deliver a cookie cutter … Read more
It’s a common misconception that homeless people are on the streets because they’re lazy or addicted. People become homeless for many reasons, and its almost never a choice. Many lose their homes due to foreclosure, poverty, unemployment, mental illness, and physical injury. In all cases, they feel the only option is to hit the streets. … Read more
Housing is one of the most important ways to gain security for yourself and your family. Unfortunately, rent is getting more expensive, and many needy families struggle to keep a roof over their head. Housing Choice Vouchers, also known as Section 8 Vouchers, are one of the most popular public assistance programs in the country, … Read more
Disability is a frightening world to navigate. Losing the ability to work is humiliating, and finding the resources to start collecting disability income is an exhausting, confusing process. The Social Security Administration has extremely strict definitions of disability, and out of the millions of people who apply every year, only a third are initially approved, … Read more