Key Considerations for Smooth Wealth Transfer Planning
By Tim McMahon |
How to Afford the Essentials When Caring for an Aging Parent
It’s becoming more and more common for elderly parents to move back in with their adult children. Unfortunately, the cost of caring for these parents is often much more than their children expect. Fortunately, there are some steps you can take to better afford these costs.
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3 Ways You Can Make Good Money off the Old Family Car
Just because the old family car has seen better days doesn’t mean it’s unusable. Even if it’s lost that new car smell and picked up some wear and tear, your car can still serve you well. In fact, you may even be able to use it as an external source of income. Here are three ways you can make good money off the old family car.
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4 Ways Your House Can Be Costing You Money
Whether it’s high gas prices, interest paid on debt, or overpriced food, no one likes to waste money. Of all the things you spend money on, though, one of your biggest money wasters could be one you least expect: your home. Given its multi-faceted nature, there are many components of your home that could be costing you money unnecessarily. To help make you more aware of these issues, here are four ways your house can be costing you money.
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Wet Floor? 5 Tips to Get Your Slip-and-Fall Claim Settled Quickly
One of the most common kinds of accidents is a slip and fall accident. The scariest thing about a slip and fall is that one can happen anywhere and completely without warning. Victims have no ability to defend their bodies from the serious injuries and trauma that can result. Unfortunately, sometimes the consequences can last for the rest of their life. Despite how serious such an injury can be, an insurance company may be resistant when it comes to settling your claim. When this happens, it’s important to know your rights. Below are five tips for getting your slip and fall claim settled quickly.
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Can Wall Street’s Foray Into Uncharted Territory Last?
Wall Street is recording its biggest bullish cycle ever. New highs are being reached during every new trading session – which is great news for those who trade the price movements of indices. While 2020 had a great beginning, many investors worry that Wall Street might not be able to keep up with this pace – especially with so many geopolitical and global economic uncertainties. Can the bull run last?
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Buying Your First Car? Here Are Some Tips
A first-time car buyer journey is quite an adventure. According to Pure Cars, an average car shopper considers at least 14 brands during the purchasing process, but only ends up visiting two dealerships at most before sealing the deal. To reach this stage of final purchase, you must first go through a series of steps to ensure that the first car you buy is the right one for you. Here are tips that will work along the way.
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How to Manage Money as a Couple
One of the most common issues that new couples fight about is money. If you are recently married, you should address your financial situation sooner rather than later. Below are just a few steps you can take to tackling your finances after marriage.
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Expenses to Prepare for Before Having Children
Whether you’re just starting to think about having children or your new bundle of joy is only a few weeks from arriving, having children completely changes nearly every aspect of your life. One area of your life that requires change is your home. To make your home a welcoming and safe environment for your child, it is crucial that you take some time to make some preparations. To zero in on the types of preparations you need to make, here are four household expenses that young couples should invest in to prepare for children.
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3 Ways to Pay Less for Insurance in 2020
Saving on your family’s insurance is an essential way to hit your financial goals for 2020. Since most insurance policies come up for renewal at least once a year, now is the time to start thinking about your best options for protecting your family’s assets during an accident or unforeseen disaster. These three strategies are all effective ways to pay less for your insurance policies so that you have more money to put toward other needs.
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How to Save Money While Waiting for HVAC Repairs
Is your heater out? Does your air conditioner need service? Here are some ways to help you keep your energy costs low while waiting for the technician to arrive.
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Tips for Strategically Using Your Pre-Tax Health Savings Account (HSA)
It is no secret that the cost of health care continues to rise. You might feel that it is almost out of reach of the average American family to afford quality medical care when they need it the most. Thankfully, there are certain mechanisms that you can put into place to save you money. One of those involves a Health Savings Account or “HSA”. This is a way to noticeably save on your tax bill while being assured that you have money set aside to pay for a wide range of medical expenses. It is a win-win situation that you will want to be taking advantage of.
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It’s Not Too Early to Begin Budgeting for Your Summer Vacation
Summer vacation is something that we all look forward to. This holds especially true for children as Summer Vacation becomes the highlight of their year and often creates lasting family memories. However, affording a summer vacation can be tough on most of us. Often people will simply put the expense on their credit cards and end up paying massive interest on the debt. A better plan is to start saving beforehand so you can keep the interest in your own pocket. Here are a few things you can do to budget for your next summer vacation.
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