Why a big hospital bill doesn’t bother me

Kids are expensive. Diapers, clothes and toys add up in a short amount of time. And if you’re not prepared for the extra cost, it can makes the budget a little tight at times. But the most expensive part is getting the kid HERE! We just had our second child and the hospital bills are […]

How to own your home (without it owning you)-Part 4

Part 4 of 4 part series You’ve saved up your money, you’ve found the perfect neighborhood, and you can actually afford to make the monthly payments without being stressed. It’s time to buy, right? Not quite… Just because you can afford the loan doesn’t always mean you have afford the house. For new home owners, […]

#MoneyMythBusters-Term vs Whole Life Insurance

This one will probably get me in trouble with some insurance agents. But it drives me nuts when people pay too much money for something they don’t even need. That’s why we’re discussing the difference in Term and Whole life insurance to determine which is actually the better buy. Planning your finances can be hard, […]

How the Emergency Fund Saved My Basement

My wife was out-of-town on a work trip and my phone was turned off for the night. When I went outside to do chores that morning, I discovered the rain gauge was brim full…5″ worth of rain. We have a mostly finished basement and I knew there was a spot in the wall of the […]

Walking through the Baby Steps

Babies often go through a progression before they can walk. It starts with a simple roll on the floor, going back and forth. Eventually, they learn how to crawl. And then one day, they just decide to start walking. One step leads to another and pretty soon, you can slow them down! I know–my young […]