Meet “Timothy”, the new tinyhouse-style conference room at MMM HQ. One of the nicest new trends of recent years is really the revival and rebranding of something very old: the smaller dwelling. Over the last few months, I have built just such a structure, and it has turned out to be a rather cool experience. In fact, I’m typing this article for you...
Cruising the ocean can be an expensive excursion or a reasonably affordable vacation depending on when you book it, what you choose to do on the ship, and several other factors. In this article, we’ll tell you about some options to consider and how to save money on a cruise. Cruising has a reputation for an expensive way to take a vacation. But,...
Hello! Today, I have a great guest post from Carly. Carly is a “completely computer-clueless stay at home mom, which is made possible by the fact that she's also a full time blogger – writing mostly mom stuff and blogging tips” – at Mommyonpurpose.com. I see these sorts of headlines, and I roll my eyes. I've always been somewhat of a skeptic. Actually,...
Driving an older car is a smart financial choice. But if your vehicle is leaving you stranded several times a month and is a source of great stress, put it in park. Let’s find out if it’s time to replace your car. Buying a car is a huge financial decision. And it’s definitely not one you want to take lightly. Contrary to popular...
Now that I’m a 40-year-old father, I’ve been reflecting on whether the financial goals I set in my 20s were necessary in order to have children. I have a couple of friends whose families were ruined because they were always under monetary stress. We all know that children are expensive. The budget route for each child is ~$250,000 for 18 years. The expensive coastal city route is closer to $1,000,000. If your kid goes to college for four years,...
This post was written by me through an activation with HireInfluence on behalf of Autotrader. Although I received compensation for participating in the campaign, all thoughts and opinions are my own. So many people are afraid to find ways to save money on purchases, even big purchases such as for a car. This may be that they are too afraid to negotiate to...
Choose carefully. The right home inspector can save you from buying a money pit. And that’s just one reason you need to know how to choose a home inspector. Find out more below. Of all the various professionals involved in the homebuying process, probably the most underrated is the home inspector. As the buyer of a home filled with unknowns, a qualified home...
Posted by: Alina Comoreanu Trips get delayed, cancelled and cut short all the time, for all sorts of reasons. Luggage also gets delayed, and even lost, on a regular basis. Yet travel insurance packages typically inflate the cost of a trip by 4% to 8%. So it’s no surprise that most people are content rolling the dice. Fortunately, though, the solution might already...
