In today’s digital age, having access to technology is essential for various aspects of life, including work, education, and communication. However, not everyone has the financial means to purchase tablets, laptops, or smartphones, especially those with low incomes. This is where the government steps in to bridge the technology gap and empower individuals with limited … Read more

Are you looking for a way to get a free tablet through Assurance Wireless? You’re in the right place! Assurance Wireless is a company that provides free tablets as part of its data plans, catering to low-income families who meet specific eligibility criteria. In this article, we’ll guide you through the process of securing your … Read more

Are you in need of urgent assistance with rent or temporary housing? In challenging times, finding support can be crucial. Fortunately, there are various organizations, including government agencies, charities, churches, and Salvation Army centers, that provide free motel vouchers or hotel rooms to those facing homelessness or financial hardships. This article will guide you on … Read more

I think I was a nomad in another life. –Donna Karan By the time that I publish this post, my wife and I will be one year away from the expiration of our current lease. Our dog will be 13 1/3 years old, and, while I’d love for him to live forever (and there is … Read more

There is no such uncertainty as a sure thing. –Robert Burns This is going to be published a couple of months after I write this. I have no idea who will read this. My wife and I sat up all evening nearly a month after we retired talking about what we’d done, this retiring thing, … Read more

Life’s a balancing act. You have multiple roles and goals, and you can do it all – just not all at once. –Denise Morrison Timing FIRE (financial independence retire early) is an optimization problem. There are two competing factors that you must solve for. The first is that you want to have a certain standard … Read more

Now, we’ll look at the costs of having children and how to put them through college Here’s what we’ll cover: How to estimate how much your kids will cost What to teach your kids to improve their chances of financial success College saving and investing Below is the lesson. Don’t forget that we have worksheets … Read more

This article is part of a series on personal finance during the coronavirus pandemic. Please check out the Coronavirus and Your Finances Series (link will open in a new window). In fact nothing is said that has not been said before. –Terence History repeats itself, first as tragedy, second as farce. –Karl Marx (no, I’m … Read more

A house can be an investment as well. This lesson looks at investing in rental properties. Here’s what we’ll cover: Why I think rental real estate is an attractive investment How to find potential rental properties How to calculate the potential return on investment on rental properties Below is the lesson. Don’t forget that we … Read more

Tomorrow to fresh woods, and pastures new –John Milton As you know, we recently moved from Virginia to Texas. Being the diligent financial planner that I am, I budgeted for the move, and we set aside money each month so that when the move came, we could pay for the move with cash. That was … Read more