Purchasing a home is a major milestone in many people’s lives. First-time homebuyers are particularly excited about the transition that will see them immediately disappear from the rental market and emerge as property owners in the blink of an eye. Yet the joy of buying a new home extends far beyond the first experience in …
Love can be a wildly unpredictable beast. Maybe your spouse ends up expressing unforeseen and severe grievances towards you during a particularly intense session of couples therapy. Perhaps it’s a troublesome matter of infidelity that has left you feeling like the world as you know it is about to implode. The point is that just …
The mood swings and angst of adolescence are cliches for a reason—nearly every teen will go through a “phase” of some sort at this stage. Still, it’s just as possible that something more severe may be at work. Teen depression and other mental health issues are prevalent in adolescents and all too often overlooked as …
For people who decide to become a homeowner, they soon realize it can be a costly affair. Major repairs are often needed to maintain household devices and various appliances. The out-of-pocket expenses can often break the bank, causing a headache for homeowners. There are ways that you can save money on the common costs of …
Florida has seen a tremendous surge over the years of people moving in to take advantage of year-round comfortable weather and lower tax rates. However, snowbirds and newcomers alike may not be ready to take on some of the challenges that come as a homeowner in the Sunshine State. Here are some tips to keep …
Welcome to Spending Notes, where we do a weekly deep dive into how our readers spend their cash. Today: a truck driver who makes $75,000 Occupation: commercial driver Age: 42 Location: Bellefonte, PA Salary: $75,000 (approx. $2,885 per pay period) Day One I’m not on the road this week. Instead, I’m taking care of errands and tasks …
Dealing with old appliances is one of those skills you’re supposed to figure out as an adult. Things happen, and you are forced to learn as you go because that’s life. When dealing with appliances that aren’t working the way they should, you may be forced to buy new, which leaves you with the old. …
It’s unpleasant to think about, but the fact is that any one of us is at risk for a personal injury at any time. It could be due to a slip or fall, an assault, a car accident, or even medical malpractice. Car and truck accidents are, unfortunately, quite common, with roughly 6 million auto …
Everyone can use a bit of good luck, and a lucky charm can offer a bit of that fortune. If you’re looking for a good luck charm, you might find that that choosing your lucky charm based on your zodiac sign is an effective method for finding the right charm for you. Even with that …
In the past, our society strongly held the belief that the career you choose in your early life is the career you have to stick with until you retire. For older generations, this might have been the easiest option, but there are many factors at play today that make this impractical. Now more than ever, …
