I was doing some yearend financial bookkeeping and realized that I made over $35,000 in dividends in 2021. Dividends aren’t the main focus in my portfolio, but a lot of my holdings pay them. I like dividend investing as a passive income strategy, and I think every investor should be focusing on at least a […]
Should you take equity in exchange for salary? Equity payments are common with many start-up companies and some mature companies. They allow younger companies who may be lacking in cash to save on salary by offering their employees alternative means of compensation. Larger corporations may also use this strategy to attract and retain talent. Think […]
You probably know by now that the cost of pretty much everything has been on the rise. Thanksgiving dinner is no exception. If you are gathering to celebrate with family and friends this year plan to pay more. Rising Costs The average Thanksgiving dinner for a party of 10 is up 14% this year compared […]
Surely you have seen several methods to invest money in the markets from lump-sum investing to attempting to time the market by “buying the dips.” So, is dollar-cost averaging the investing strategy to beat? Let’s have a look. Dollar-Cost Averaging Defined Dollar-Cost Averaging is an investment strategy that is a systematic practice of investing […]
I just finished building a queen size bed frame. After looking at several furniture stores for bed frames, I decided to build my own. Furniture from the store is expensive, it is poorly made, and most of the pieces are currently on backorder. I’ve been thinking about building a bed frame for our cabin for […]
There is a lot of advice going around that suggests that you should spend money on experiences and not things. The idea is that material possessions will lose their luster, but experiences will give you a lifetime of memories. So, is this sound advice? In certain cases, it can be, but there are some wrong […]
It’s time for me to start getting ready for winter. Fall is officially here, and it’s time to start getting my home ready for the coming winter months. Here are a few things that I do to keep my home warm and save some money during the winter. Stopping Drafts My basement had some drafts, […]
What are some hard consequences of impulse buying? Buying things on impulse can be a dangerous habit to get into, and it can derail you in more ways than one. Here is a little info on impulse buying and how it can negatively impact you. What is Impulse Buying? Impulse buying is the practice of […]
Restoring furniture can be a fun project and can save you a lot of money. If you’ve ever shopped for new furniture, then you may have experienced some sticker shock. Even lower-quality pieces can be very expensive. Finding older furniture and restoring it is a budget-friendly option to furnishing your space. New Furniture Cost Of […]
Traveling abroad requires a lot of planning and preparation. One of the concerns that you will face is how to avoid roaming charges on your cell phone. There are stories of people being charged hundreds or even thousands of dollars on their cell phone bills after returning from an international trip. You certainly don’t want […]