Author: Emmet Pierce
7 Times You Should Not Pay off a Mortgage Before Retiring
Emmet Pierce on February 23, 2024
It often makes financial sense to avoid paying off your mortgage before retiring.
7 Reasons You Should Rent a Home in Retirement
Emmet Pierce on February 23, 2024
Renting is a better fit than owning for many retirees. Here’s how it can pay off nicely for some.
14 Surprising Things That Are Taxable
Emmet Pierce on February 21, 2024
How many of these forms of income did you know were subject to federal taxes?
Stop Paying a Mechanic for These 8 Car Fixes You Can DIY
Emmet Pierce on February 19, 2024
There are a lot of simple tasks you can accomplish without the help of a mechanic.
8 Signs That It’s Time for You to Unretire
Emmet Pierce on December 23, 2023
Not everyone is ready to quit working at 65. Some people need more out of life. Here’s how to get it.
7 Steps To Keep Your Car Looking Like New
Emmet Pierce on December 11, 2023
Take a few steps to preserve the beauty of your car, and you stand to get a lot more money at trade-in time.
Never Put These 7 Things on Your Resume
Emmet Pierce on December 1, 2023
When seeking a new job, what you don’t say can also be important.
8 Ways Restaurant Menus Trick You Into Overspending
Emmet Pierce on November 13, 2023
If you fall for any of these stealthy tactics, your budget will suffer for it.
11 Surprisingly Simple Ways to Slash Your Expenses
Emmet Pierce on November 8, 2023
If you’re overlooking any of these super-easy savings tactics, you’re throwing away money — possibly every month.
14 Mistakes That Are Running Up Your Water Bill
Emmet Pierce and Angela Colley on October 24, 2023
Here’s how to stop pouring money down the drain.
8 Wild but True Inheritance Tales
Emmet Pierce on October 19, 2023
Ever daydream about coming into a sudden fortune? It happened to these folks.
10 Times You’re Right to Be a Cheapskate
Emmet Pierce on September 11, 2023
Clever shoppers can save money without sacrificing quality. Here is how to do it.
8 Things You Should Replace To Improve Your Life Today
Emmet Pierce on August 25, 2023
Being frugal isn’t smart if you put off replacing these items.
How to Prepare for an Emergency in 10 Steps
Emmet Pierce on June 12, 2023
Preparing now for an evacuation helps you act quickly when danger threatens.
6 Moves to Protect Your Home and Property From Wildfires
Emmet Pierce on June 8, 2023
Are you living in an area vulnerable to wildfires? There’s a lot you can do to improve the odds for your home’s survival.
11 ‘Disposable’ Items You Should Be Reusing
Emmet Pierce on May 19, 2023
Are you throwing money away? Here’s how to save cash while reducing waste.
7 Big Purchases You Should Never Make
Emmet Pierce on May 17, 2023
Sometimes a big-ticket purchase is nothing more than a big waste of money.
7 Ways People Throw Away Money Every Day
Emmet Pierce on May 3, 2023
Many consumers waste cash without realizing it. Here’s how to break this costly cycle.
5 Reasons You Should Not Delay Retirement
Emmet Pierce on April 27, 2023
Could you be waiting too long to quit working?
10 Everyday Items You Once Could Buy for Less Than $1
Emmet Pierce on February 16, 2023
Nostalgia is fun, whether you remember the 1950s or just wish you did. Here is what it cost to live back then.
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