What Is Comprehensive C...

If you run into a tree or cause an accident of some sort, the cost of repairing your own car is paid for by your collision coverage. But what if a tree falls on your car, or a deer rams into the side of your vehicle, or a thief smashes in your window to steal What Is Comprehensive...

10 Factors That Affect ...

If you search for health insurance quotes online, you will receive a range of prices from different insurance companies for very similar policies. Different insurance companies assign differing values to components in your risk profile. The information in your insurance application, and...

11 Best Part-Time Jobs ...

What are the two biggest reasons most people are afraid to lose their job? Loss of a paycheck is number one, of course. But close on its heels is the loss of health insurance coverage. Employers are required by law to offer continued coverage to laid-off employees under the COBRA Act,...

How to Sell Your Boss o...

In my post Reader Profile: Steve , Steve said this about his current working situation: One of my most important financial (and quality of life) moves was when I informed a supervisor that instead of a pay raise, I wanted to telecommute.  I thought it would be a tough sell, but the...

Financial & Health ...

During my son’s recent one year check up, the pediatrician talked to us about many things, such as what to introduce into his diet, what skills we should be working on, and up-coming potential vaccines. None of these came as a surprise to me since the information is commonly available...

Reader Profile: LotharB...

The following is the latest post on my new “Reader Profiles” series. Each post in this series details the financial situation and challenges of an FMF reader. The purpose of this series is to help us all identify with people like us (in similar situations — not all will...

Multiple Accounts: An E...

The following is a guest post from Marotta Wealth Management . To build real wealth, you need specific wealth management tools. One of these is opening the right accounts and using them correctly. Most families have less than half of the accounts they really need, and young newlyweds...

12 Good Sources of Fibe...

Do you eat enough fiber? Most Americans don’t. Although the recommended daily fiber intake is 20 to 38 grams, WebMD reports that the average American only eats around 14 grams of fiber per day. And many eat even less than that. There are many reasons why you should try and make...

What Is an MBA Program ...

An MBA (Masters in Business Administration) is the most sought-after graduate degree in the United States. The degree is versatile and used all over the world, and can offer a major boost to anyone’s career. Despite its mainstream popularity, many still aren’t sure what is...

The Psychology of Money...

Have you ever wondered why you handle money the way you do? Perhaps you’re a saver and you feel satisfaction every time you look at your growing account balances and displeasure when you need to buy something. Or maybe you’re a compulsive shopaholic , looking at life as something...