Finance 101

April 2019 By 1 Comment

A Beginners Guide to Finances If you are just starting out in your journey of financial education and wealth building, or if you have some debt and want to pay it off and start building wealth, then this primer is a good place to start.  I’m going to run through some budgeting and wealth building […]

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Eating Out Versus Cooking at Home

April 2019 By Leave a Comment

It is common sense that cooking your own food will save you money.  But how much can you save? And, what about some of the other benefits of cooking for yourself?  Can a case be made for eating out? I’m going to look at some of the details of cooking versus eating out. Eating Out […]

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What You Should Know About Buy One Get One Free

March 2019 By Leave a Comment

We’ve all seen “Buy One, Get One Free” advertisements. It’s the single simple word “free” that allures us as consumers to buy a certain item or shop at a particular store. Be clear that these sales tactics are not due to the charitable nature of corporations but because they are great marketing and sales techniques […]

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Here’s How to Borrow Money On Your Car and Still Drive It

February 2019 By 1 Comment

A title loan on your vehicle gives you the ability to obtain a loan and use your car as collateral. This is a high-risk strategy to obtain money, and you should understand that it is not only risky, but you’ll also need to meet certain criteria. Are you looking for ways to borrow money on […]

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Keep Warm This Winter: How to Save Money on Oil Heat

January 2019 By Leave a Comment

If you are heating your home with heating oil, you know that prices can fluctuate wildly over time. I personally have an oil furnace, and I’ve paid anywhere from $1.95 per gallon up to near $3.00 a gallon in a three-year time span. So, what can you do to save on fuel? How to Save […]

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Finding Affordable Wine: Great Wine on a Budget

December 2018 By Leave a Comment

If you are a wine drinker, you know that not only are the choices endless but so are the range of prices. You can spend as little as a few dollars all the way up to hundreds or even thousands for a bottle. So, where do you start? I’ve compiled a short list of some great […]

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Who is Jason Bond? A Quick Review

December 2018 By Leave a Comment

I’ve seen ads lately for a gentleman named Jason Bond. He’s selling an investment strategy promising to make you tons of money via stock trading. You know what they say about something sounding too good to be true. I decided to research to find out about this person and exactly what it is he is […]

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Staying Warm in the Winter With Alternative Heat Sources

November 2018 By Leave a Comment

Winter is in the air here in the Northeast, and it’s time to start thinking about heating the home for the upcoming season. There are many options to keep warm in winter. Obviously, there might be limits where you live and the type of primary furnace you have, but I’m going to run through the […]

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The Problems That Come With Being a 30K Millionaire

November 2018 By Leave a Comment

I’ve recently been introduced to the concept of the 30K millionaire. Apparently, the concept has been around for several years, but I first heard of it about a month ago.  So, what exactly is a 30K millionaire?  I decided to do some research and share what I found with you. So, What Is a 30K […]

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Buying a Second Home Part II

October 2018 By Leave a Comment

Good news since my first article on buying the cabin. Everything is a go. The appraisal came back favorable on my primary residence, and there will be plenty of cash at closing to buy the cabin outright. The official closing is later this week, but I wanted to give an update of what has transpired […]

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