7 Things You Should Rent Instead of Buy

7 Things You Should Rent Instead of Buy

A key part of being money savvy is knowing when to cut corners.  It goes much deeper than clipping coupons and choosing generic over name brand goods.  Buying items that you don’t plan to use regularly or for a long period of time is wasteful.  You’ll be much better...
7 Hidden Fees You Didn’t Know You Were Paying

7 Hidden Fees You Didn’t Know You Were Paying

There are some fees you see coming from a mile away.  For instance, if you pay your taxes late or use an ATM that’s out of your network.  However, not all companies are upfront about their pricing.  Sometimes we don’t realize there’s a fee attached to the things we’re...
The Hidden Costs of Owning a Car

The Hidden Costs of Owning a Car

When it comes to budgeting for a new car, many first-time buyers only consider the purchase price and monthly payments.  However, that’s only half the battle.  AAA states that the average cost to own and operate a vehicle in 2018 was $8,849.  If you’re not prepared...
When’s the Best Time to Buy a TV?

When’s the Best Time to Buy a TV?

So, it’s finally time to upgrade your TV.  Maybe you want a bigger screen to watch your favorite teams play. Or your old TV is on its last leg.  No matter what’s on your TV wish list you don’t have to spend top dollar to find one that checks all the boxes.  You just...