So, You Think You’re Ready for Retirement?
After all the hard work you’ve put into the work force, you think you’re finally ready to retire and relax. There’s a lot of other things you should consider besides reaching the age of 65 before you officially stop working. Before you slide into the life of retirement, stop and think. Do you have all […]
401K’s Explained
I considered the title “401K’s for Dummies,” but that didn’t seem fair. There is a lot of information about 401K’s that is not widely known. And that does not make you dumb. The first thing I think of when I hear 401K is Pheobee from the sitcom Friends calling it a 4-O-Onek. Always makes me […]
Paying to Put Your Kid/s through College
College is expensive. According to the College Board of a study done in 2016-2017 tuition and fees at a public four-year college or university cost around $9,650 a year. If going out of state that cost rises to around $25,000 and if a private school is chosen than around $33,000 or higher. Remember that is […]
Taco, taco, TACOS!
Taco, taco, TACOS – Will feed 1 person 6 times or 6 people 1 time About $15.00 or $2.50 per serving (not including spices) Ingredients 1 lb. Lean Ground Beef – $5.99 1 15 oz. Can Tomato Sauce – $1.00 1 Small Onion diced – $0.79 1 1/2 Tablespoons Chili Powder 2 Teaspoons Ground Cumin […]
Think Outside of the Box and Put Yourself through College
Continuing school and getting your degree is very beneficial and can help you be more successful in the future. But college does not come cheap. Student loan debt tops more than $1.3 trillion dollars. In the United States, the average student graduates with more than $37,000 in personal debt. No matter what your career, paying […]
How to Hustle Your Way Through College
Off to college soon? Worried about expenses? If you’re not afraid of a little work, you can hustle your way through college with little to no debt. Whether you have scholarships or financial aid- or neither- an education is still possible. Read on to see if you’re ready! Understand Your Budget Before you even get […]
Mom’s Spaghetti Sauce
Mom’s Spaghetti Sauce – Will Feed 1 person 6 times, or 6 people at one meal Total (not including spices) about $15.00 (or $2.50 per serving) Ingredients: 1 28 oz Can of crushed tomatoes $2.19 1 28 oz Can of Tomato puree $2.29 1 6 oz Can of tomato paste $0.53 1 C. Water $0 […]
Paying for College
Are you thinking about a college degree, but worried about paying back loans for college? Before you’ve even started attending college? It can be daunting to consider how much debt Americans go into for their degrees. U.S. News & World Report found the average bachelor’s degree graduate takes 21 years to pay off their loans. […]
Retirement Questions Answered
Have you considered your life after retirement? We often imagine a life of leisure, traveling the world or visiting family- or even just staying at home focusing on hobbies. These are all great goals and sound relaxing, but there is a financial reality to be aware of for the retired years. Whatever you choose to […]
Is My 401K Working for Me?
Accepting a job can come with a lot more than just a paycheck. If you are new to the workforce, it can be a lot to understand. After the payment, they will tell you about the benefits. Medical benefits are essential and can make us overlook the 401K options. We all need to be paying […]