When we found out we were expecting a baby, one of the first things I did was start looking into what sorts of things we needed and how much it was all going to cost. And I also wanted to know how we could get free baby stuff. After all, as I like to say, free is my favorite price! Free Registry Gift Bags The first and easiest way that I have found to get free baby stuff is through free registry gift bags. Basically, these companies want you … [Read more...]
Do You Need a Will?
The one thing that most of us don't want to think about is our own demise. I'm young and healthy - I don't want to think about dying. But unfortunately, it's a possibility, and if that happens, I need to make sure that my family is protected. So have you given it some thought? Do you need a will? What Happens If You Don't Have a Will? If you die without a will, everything you own is passed on by the succession rules in your state. That … [Read more...]
How To Buy A House During COVID-19
Do you need to buy a house during COVID-19? I know not everyone has the luxury of staying put during coronavirus--some need to go house hunting, in spite of the risks associated with in-person transactions. But I know many are aksing themselves how to find a new place to live in a pandemic? Fortunately, the housing industry has evolved to help with online closing procedures, appraisals that do not require the FHA fee appraiser to set inside the … [Read more...]
Save Money with a Micro Wedding
With the COVID-19 pandemic, many couples are being forced to cancel and reschedule their large weddings. Because of attendance limits, some couples are opting to have what are known as micro weddings. But micro weddings aren't just for people who can't have a large wedding. Micro weddings are for anyone who wants a smaller, more intimate event, and of course, you can definitely save money with a micro wedding. What is a Micro Wedding? A … [Read more...]
Surviving COVID-19: Simple Rules, Observations
Here is a list of survival tactics you should be using to weather the COVID-19 pandemic. Plenty of pundits are trying to politicize this global health crisis; what follows has absolutely NOTHING to do with politics and EVERYTHING to do with the survival (financial and otherwise) of you and your loved ones. Articles like this should not be necessary given the amount of publicity and information sharing about coronavirus. But after two weeks of … [Read more...]