It feels like my house is too small for my family! Whether your family is growing, or you’re buying more things, sometimes, it can seem like our homes are too small. Does this mean it’s time to buy a new house though? In this article, I cover some clever ways you probably never thought of … Read more
In a song by Chris Janson, he sings the lyrics “Money can’t buy happiness, but it could buy me a boat.” The question has plagued us for millennia, can money buy happiness? If not, why can’t money buy happiness? Generally, people agree: money can’t buy happiness, but why? I too agree that money can’t buy … Read more
Personal finance can be a source of tremendous stress for many people, particularly during the holiday season. Many people with financial concerns believe that holidays are simply out of the question but this doesn’t have to be the case. Cheap holidays can be exciting, fun and stress-free with the right amount of planning and research. … Read more
It’s hard to escape talk of recession, whether we are in or out of one and whether it’s single, double or even triple dip. What matters to most people is, ‘will their money stretch as far as it needs?’ and what to do if not. A good starting point is to reassess your outgoings and … Read more
The search for an affordable car insurance quote can take time and patience. Even though your search may be frustrating, don’t give up. If you don’t try to get a lower quote, you’ll end up paying more for your car insurance than you need to. Before you settle on a new policy, try a few … Read more
If there is one thing that the economic downturn in 2007 provided, it was exciting new ways to go bankrupt. There is nothing quite as thrilling as the “sledge-hammer-to-the-face” feeling when you realize the world has bested you at everything and you have earned the right to wear their dunce cap. Along the road to … Read more
The following is a guest post by Cheap Car Insurance Though many people will spend a fortune just on the transportation in their lives, what they do not know is that they hardly have to give up the luxury or the prestige of driving a great vehicle because of the expenses. There are many ways … Read more
Download the Podcast Transcript of audio: Today on WealthArtisan.com: Money Pirates and the grief that we bring. But first, some current events. The London Rioters, the UN has made their stance on spankings well-known, but I bet they wish some of these rioters had a few more spankings in their past. Speaking of Spankings: how’s … Read more
Wait – What? Hello? Are You There? If you find yourself saying this multiple times a day, then you are probably a cell phone user. Don’t worry, you’re not alone, but there should be a question that you are asking yourself: is it necessary? Yes, in the past we have written about cutting off … Read more
What Is Yield On Cost? When investing in dividends, an important idea is “yield on cost.” If you’ve never heard this phrase before, it is OK, but it is terribly important to understand. Yield on cost is basically a short way to say: “The current return you are getting on a security compared to the … Read more
No you don’t. At least, generally, you probably don’t. There is no doubt that some of our readers reading this are in the red, that is: your outgoing money exceeds your incoming money. But that doesn’t mean that you need more income unless all of your money is going towards obligations, and absolutely $0.00 is … Read more
If you are still using a traditional land line phone then you may seriously want to consider getting that fixed. Depending on your features, you may be paying up to $60.00 a month! For $40.00 a month you could get an unlimited cell phone plan (taxes included, No contract) at MetroPCS, for $50.00 a month … Read more