Saving $300,000 By Age Eighteen

CNN Money is featuring stories from six young Americans, all of whom have managed to save substantial amounts of money as kids. When I was a teenager, saving money was never a priority for me. I understood the concepts, but I was more concerned with other things in my life: my hobbies, activities, … [Read more...]

Why You Need an Emergency Fund

Why You Need an Emergency Fund

I was telling a friend about some bad luck we had the other day which ended up as an unexpected expense.  He was sympathetic and commented that it must have been the last thing we would want coming into Christmas with all the extra costs.  I had to agree with him, no one likes the added expense, … [Read more...]

Price Check Experiment: Are generic drugs worth it?

Every pharmacy and big box store seems to boast their own unique line of generic over-the-counter drugs and remedies these days. It’s impossible to miss these products since they’re often placed right next to their big brand name brothers on store shelves. But are these generic drugs … [Read more...]