Family holidays guarantee family spending on gifts. That’s why I like to give you the spending averages and information to help you manage your gift budget. If you’ve ever wondered what the average family is spending this Father’s Day, then this post is for you. Americans Like Dad About 2/3 as Much as Mom It’ll […]
A Crash Course in 4 New Bills That Come With Families Buying Their First Home
Carry your bride over the threshold before you run to the thermostat and start programming, but don’t neglect your new home’s expenses for too long. For a century, new homeowners have learned about the surprising costs associated with homeownership by opening up their mail and dropping their jaws. I’m here to introduce a new method; […]
Starting to Exercise? Should Your Family Spend Money to Work Out?
Random JP fact of the week, my feet are prone to tendonitis. So when I went to the local sports footwear store, I talked to the owner for at least 30 minutes. My feet issues have long held me up from being a regular runner, because too much running leads to lots of foot pain. […]
4 Things High School Graduates Should Consider Before Picking a Major and Planning College
It’s springtime for most of us, but for many aged 18 and 22 it’s more than just a new season. It’s graduation time. Sure, high school students and college students both go through the same ceremony we all recognize as graduation, but the two types of graduates are facing completely different financial/professional decisions. For college […]