Are Home Inspections Worth It?

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Home inspections are an absolute necessity when venturing into the home-buying process. I’ve never met anyone who purchased a car who didn’t at least look under the hood, kick the tires (I still don’t know what purpose that serves), or take the car for a test drive. You inspect a new car before purchasing, why not a house?

When You Shouldn't – Under Any Circumstances – Invest for Retirement!

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We're all told that you should invest for retirement. With Social Security on a sandy – and slippery – foundation, investing for retirement seems like something we should all start doing . . . and right away! But there are a few situations when you'll want to save up your money for something else instead of retirement.

How Much is Coffee Really Costing You?

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It's easy not to think about how much money you spend a month on coffee when you're going through the drive-through everyday on your way to work. There's something special about holding a delicious warm cup of coffee made by someone else. Whether it's from Starbucks, Dutch Bros., or The Human Bean you know that a coffee expert made it and they always seem to taste just right.

How to Avoid Awkward Cash Envelope System Checkout Line Moments

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Okay so here's the deal. You know when you're in a checkout line and you have items in your shopping cart that require both money from your cash envelope system and from a debit card? It's kind of an awkward experience for the cashier, as they're not accustomed to financially savvy savers like you. What are you to do in such situations?

3 Simple Steps to Ensure Financial Doom

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Are you fed up with "getting ahead" and would rather jump off a financial cliff? Wish your money would just disappear into thin air? If you're looking for a financial disaster, make sure you follow these three simple tips. Did you hear that? It was the sound of your portfolio plummeting. Let's begin!