The average cost of a pest control visit can be anywhere between $150 to about $1,500, depending on the severity of the problem. Most new homeowners don’t appreciate that when they buy a home that uninvited guests may be a part of the package. Even new homes can be host to rats, mice, ants, termites, […]
Category: Personal Finance
Personal Finance
5 Franchises You Can Buy for Less Than $80K
A convenient way to start a business is through a franchise. There is an already built-in business model, consumer base, and operational supply chain. However, if you join a globally-known franchise, like a McDonald’s for example, your investment costs will be high. Also, you must pay high and recurring franchisee fees. The most strategic way […]
7 Common Car Accessories That Waste Your Money
Some people’s identities are inextricably connected to their cars, and their car accessories, too. That is why buying non-essential or useless car accessories can be impossible for some people to resist. Car owners bought over $90 billion in car accessories in 2017, the equivalent of government spending on cancer research since Richard Nixon’s “War on […]
4 Ways to Make Extra Cash Using Your Car
Owning a car does not necessarily have to be an expensive proposition. While you cannot avoid paying the auto loan installments or the car insurance and maintenance costs, you can put your vehicle to productive use and earn cash with it. Here are four solid ways to do it. Delivery jobs A number of mobile […]
The Cost of Owning a Pet Can Be Surprising, So Plan Ahead
A cat or dog can be cute, cuddly, and great for companionship. Yet the cost of owning a pet can be surprising. Pets are living beings that must be taken care of. Animals do not take care of themselves. If you don’t have the finances to hand the cost of owning a pet, you may […]
Paid Not to Work: How Universal Basic Income Might Compensate for Coming Job Losses
The unemployment rate for the United States represents only the amount of people who are unemployed and also actively looking for work. Separately, the workforce participation rate includes Americans were unemployed but have completely given up on looking for new work. They either don’t want to work, are too old to work, are infirm or disabled, […]
Credit Score Boost: How Your Behavior Affects Your Credit
A credit score is a lot like your personal economic statement. Getting a credit score boost improves your money life immediately. Any time you apply for a loan, a mortgage, a new credit card, or even funding for your own business, your credit score will be used to determine your fiscal reliability. Many people are […]
How to Calculate Your Personal Net Worth
Taking stock of your financial situation is a vital step towards building a strong foundation for your future. One key aspect of understanding your overall financial health is calculating your personal net worth. Net worth provides a snapshot of your financial standing by measuring the difference between your assets and liabilities. In this blog, we […]
Meet the People Who Built or Inherited Fortunes — Then Lost It All
It’s amazing how much money rules our lives. The average person will barely make $1 million over the course of a working lifetime. Meanwhile, in the United States and all over the world, a minuscule percentage of the population controls the majority of all wealth, untold billions of dollars. Some of very rich created their […]
5 Ways to Earn Money Quickly in Your Spare Time
When faced with an unforeseen financial situation, cash is your best friend. You should know how to generate quick cash flows without having to dip into your emergency funds or take expensive personal loans. With this in mind, we’ve rounded up five proven ways to make money right now. Sell unwanted stuff The old-school way […]










