Just imagine going to sleep in the night and getting out of bed the next day with cash in the bank. The fact is, there are many businesses that make money while you sleep or hang out with family or engage in any other activity. Having said that, here are a few of my favorite businesses to do just that. … [Read more...] about 6 Businesses That Make Money While You Sleep
Financial Planning Tips for a Spouse with Dementia
As you age, you’re at an increased risk of a host of physical and mental ailments. In the United States, “an estimated 5.8 million Americans age 65 or older are living with Alzheimer’s dementia in 2020” (alz.org). If you suspect your partner is afflicted, or if you’ve gotten a diagnosis, there’s no time to waste. Among the many preparations you’ll have to make, you’ll want … [Read more...] about Financial Planning Tips for a Spouse with Dementia
Annual Home Maintenance Checklist for All Seasons
Are you a new homeowner or maybe even a seasoned homeowner looking to make sure you are keeping up with all of your yearly maintenance? Look no further! Check out this list below for your annual home maintenance checklist for all seasons. … [Read more...] about Annual Home Maintenance Checklist for All Seasons
5 Features that Make YNAB an Essential Budgeting Tool
Since my husband and I married, I have been the budgeter. In the old days, my budget was done in a notebook with lined pieces of paper. Now, I use You Need a Budget (YNAB) and have used it for several years. There are five features that make YNAB an essential budgeting tool. … [Read more...] about 5 Features that Make YNAB an Essential Budgeting Tool
What Exactly Is Geographic Arbitrage?
Wouldn't it be nice to all of a sudden have triple the net worth than what you currently have? Well, geographic arbitrage makes that (and potentially way more) possible. In this article, we are going to dive into the topic and try to figure out what exactly is geographic arbitrage. … [Read more...] about What Exactly Is Geographic Arbitrage?
How to Cure Quarantine Boredom Shopping
For some people, working from home during quarantine has helped them save money. After all, they’re no longer paying for parking, gas, lunches out, work clothes, etc. However, for others, quarantine boredom means that they’re spending a lot of time scrolling the Internet and buying things they need, but just as often, things that they don’t need. If you fall into the latter … [Read more...] about How to Cure Quarantine Boredom Shopping
What Happens If Your Spouse Depletes Your Joint Account Before Separation?
Many couples have joint bank accounts throughout their marriage. This often happens either because they pool all of their money together or because they keep separate accounts but have a joint one to pay household bills. Another reason why spouses share an account is because one person is the budgeter in the family and needs access to the other's money. For millions of … [Read more...] about What Happens If Your Spouse Depletes Your Joint Account Before Separation?
What Matters When Money Doesn’t Matter?
Society places a huge weight on the importance of being financially successful. Having a big house, fancy car, boats, and more money than you need is considered 'The American Dream'. But what happens when you have all of that? What happens when you have plenty of money, material items, and time? What matters when money doesn't matter? … [Read more...] about What Matters When Money Doesn’t Matter?
Best Sides Hustles of 2020
Looking to make some extra cash? Maybe it's due to coronavirus or just looking to make some extra dough on the side, there are quite a few options when it comes to side hustles. This is a great thing. This means you have so many options and can narrow down your choice based on what you actually want to do for extra money rather than what you have to do to make money. That my … [Read more...] about Best Sides Hustles of 2020
Oregon Is On Fire, Ten Percent Of The State Under Evacuation Order
For those not in Portland, Oregon, here is the view from my balcony this morning around seven AM. Oregon is on fire. The haze in the air is heavy smoke from wildfires in the Cascade Range mountains. … [Read more...] about Oregon Is On Fire, Ten Percent Of The State Under Evacuation Order
