Annual Insurance Check Up
I recently had two major insurance changes, and it reminded me of how important it is to shop around when renewing or finding a new policy.
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The Disgusting State of American Healthcare
I have really good insurance. I work at a great company with great healthcare benefits. My monthly cost is only about $60. Even with that, things are not always as they seem.
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Moving: Friends or Professionals
This past weekend, I moved into my new condo. It takes a lot of work to move, and you have to decide if it is better to pay a professional moving company or make the move on your own.
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Wedding Present Economics
What always turns out to be an after thought, though, is the gift. Going to a wedding is not cheap. Flight, hotel, and rental car can easily approach $500 depending on the destination. Once you factor in meals, bar visits with friends, airport parking, and other incidental costs, $500 becomes conservative. If you are in your 20s or 30s, you might have several of these per year. Ouch!
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How to Consolidate Debt
I listen to the radio on the way to work every day. At least once every morning, I hear a commercial talking about debt consolidation services. Some of them are good companies trying to help you and some are predatory and are just trying to make a buck. It is important to know how debt consolidation works so you can make good, informed decisions.
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3 Paycheck Months
I am on the “every other Friday” payroll, as with many people around the United States. This year, September is the second of two months where I get three paychecks. Because I am used to two paychecks per month, it is like a bonus check.