The following is a contribution from my blogging friend Gary at Gajizmo. If you’d like to contribute to Wise Dollar, please contact us. Like any financial or estate planning decision, life insurance has many moving parts. It’s not just the type of policy you buy (term vs whole), but the amount of coverage, the length of time, the attached riders, ... Read More »
Monthly Archives: October 2014
4 Simple Ways to Save on Pet Expenses
It’s not a secret that I’m in debt. I’ve got just under $18,000 of consumer debt and student loans, plus a mortgage of about $117,000. In order to help me pay off my debts as quickly as possible, I’ve been cutting lots of unnecessary expenses like eating out, shopping, and the majority of my entertainment budget. Despite all these cuts, ... Read More »
How Do You and Your Partner Divide Your Money?
Money and relationships is always an interesting topic to discuss. I think there are a number of reasons why, but mainly I think it has to do with the fact that there is no real “right” way for two people in a relationship to divide their money. Personally speaking, my wife and I combined our finances shortly before marriage, and ... Read More »
Get Out of Debt: Staying the Course
Greetings, friends!! Last time we talked in our getting out of debt series about dealing with roadblocks. Today we’ll talk about staying the course and finishing your journey to becoming debt free. One might think it’d be simple to stay on track once you’re smooth sailing on your debt free journey, but as with any goal, there are little monsters that ... Read More »
How to Shop Smart at Costco
Have you ever stepped foot into a Costco? It is like no other store you have ever walked into. First of all, it is just massive. It might take you a little while just to get your bearings in the store. Secondly, they offer many products that are only sold in bulk that are big enough to feed a small ... Read More »