Trying to save money while redoing my house, I discovered great advice on expert websites about how to save on everything from travel to treadmills. The secret is when to buy.
Coin collecting has always fascinated me. I could have treasure sitting right in my change jar, but never know it. It's a lot like trying to find a needle in a haystack, but if you can find that one rare coin it could pay off big time. I just came across this video talking about nickles minted from a fairly recent year being worth way more than face value. Here's what to look for...
Remember when you were a kid & spotted something on the ground that looked appealing? Did your mom say, "Don't touch it! you don't know where it's been." It might be a good idea to apply that kind of thinking to money...
There are several ways of defining success. One, of course, is material wealth. Another is having a fulfilling job, enough money to live comfortably, a loving family and / or, circle of friends. People who've achieved their definition of success have chosen their friends carefully.
You know that feeling you get when you wake up and can't go back to sleep? How about when your spouse stares at your plate until you give up some of your food? We've got words for that and more.
Families across south Louisiana who depend on the oil field already know that when the price at the pump drops, so does the balance in their bank account. However, people in every walk of life will feel the effect of cheaper gas in a way they may never have expected nor even realize.
It's like Christmas in July for Cleco customers! The company is giving them a $475 credit on their bills. It could amount to a zero balance not just for July. If your bill isn't that much, the balance will roll over until the amount is depleted. So, how do you know if you qualify?
I recently wrote a story about people in "Stepping stone" relationships. In these situations, one partner is "settling" while waiting for someone "better" to come along. It appears that a sudden windfall would prove to be a catalyst in that process...