Who doesn’t want to earn at least a little bit more than they are right now? Back when I made $35,000 a year, I’d look to the goal of …

My better half and I just got home from a short vacation to the Grand Traverse region of Michigan. If you’ve been following the blog for a while, you’ll …

A penny saved is not only a penny earned. In monetary terms, it’s actually about 1.32 pennies earned (if you are in the 24% federal tax bracket). That alone …

Ahh, the good ole’ lightbulb. Literally a century with zero technological enhancements in mass marketed products. Why? Coal-powered energy was damn cheap! In many ways, it still is. But …

Getting over the fear of investing is a hurdle that everyone needs to surpass. Once you make that leap, it really can be as simple as passively investing in …

As part of my cheap kitchen renovation, I had decided to replace my 20-year old appliances for more efficient, functional, and quite frankly, better looking ones that actually match …

My wife and I recently undertook a kitchen renovation, which is still in progress. Once complete, I’ll share the story, pictures, and some numbers, but that will probably turn …

Have you ever wondered, “Hmmm… can I roll this retirement plan over to that retirement plan”? Retirement plan rollovers can be confusing. Sometimes there are goofy rules around when …