Don’t we all love the holidays – the perfect opportunity to relax and rejuvenate? Well, while this sounds like a blast, with time, we realize that more than anything, we love splurging and suffer the consequences when reality hits, often within a few weeks. It is worse when you have kids at home. … [Read more...] about How to Save Money During the Holidays and Make Your Kids Happy
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What You Should Know Before Investing in a Rental Property
Investing in a rental property seems like a good way to put in some work and money up front and ultimately end up with a great passive income stream, and that’s true, it can be. At the same time, too many people go into the process of investing in a rental property somewhat blindly. They don’t … [Read more...] about What You Should Know Before Investing in a Rental Property
Capital One Café – Let’s Talk Money
Ever wish that there was an oasis in the sea of daily chaos? A place where you could check your messages, do your banking, meet up with some friends for a quiet kid-free moment and just enjoy each other's company with some stellar coffee and delicious food? Okay, who else just hummed the theme song … [Read more...] about Capital One Café – Let’s Talk Money
Capital One Banking Reimagined
Here at Life in a House of Testosterone, Murphy's Law is a daily fact of life. Anything that can go wrong, will go wrong. So, real life got in the way of me finishing my three-post feature on the Capital One Banking Reimagined Tour. If you remember, I posted the first article on March 17 to tell you … [Read more...] about Capital One Banking Reimagined
Tips to Teach Teens Financial Responsibility
When it comes to saving versus spending, teenagers often struggle yet in just a few years they will have to be financially responsible for themselves. As a parent, you need to show your teen how to take care of money and keep their head above water financially, so they are prepared for venturing out … [Read more...] about Tips to Teach Teens Financial Responsibility
7 Ways to Get Extra Cash
In an economy where long-term bank notes and savings account do not give good returns, investing in other platforms can be a great way to earn extra cash for your family. Online trading is not risk-free, and sometimes losses are inevitable. With enough research, however, it can potentially be very … [Read more...] about 7 Ways to Get Extra Cash
5 Simple Ways to Saving Money in 2017
We all feel the pinch after Christmas! January and February are often spent trying to recover some of the money we spent over the festive period. But a new year is a good time to start making a few changes to your finances. Read on for a few small but notable changes you can make in your everyday … [Read more...] about 5 Simple Ways to Saving Money in 2017
3 Ways to Earn More Money in the New Year
2017 is upon us and every year, millions of people set resolutions and vow to be better people. Most fade and burn out within a matter of weeks. But you’re different. You’re not out to get the body of Ryan Reynolds or become the next Bill Gates. This year, you simply want to make some more money. … [Read more...] about 3 Ways to Earn More Money in the New Year
These Top Resources Will Help You with Family Finances
Managing money is something that everyone needs to have skills in. Not everyone has to be an expert, but you need to be knowledgeable. If you have a family, it's even more important that you manage your money appropriately. Your skilled money management helps to keep your family afloat, even in … [Read more...] about These Top Resources Will Help You with Family Finances
What Makes a Profitable Investment Property?
When you’re making your first investment in real estate, it’s hard to know where to begin - even if you know where you want to end up! Ideally, your aim is to pay the mortgage with the income that you get from your tenants, but you have to remember that you’re going to need to invest a chunk of … [Read more...] about What Makes a Profitable Investment Property?
Weekly Savings Plan for 2016
If your family is anything like mine, you know that it goes out as fast as it comes in. Money is what I'm talking about, and I for one am sick and tired of not having enough cash for Christmas and birthdays and anniversaries. I found this really cool idea online and I'm sharing it with you. It's … [Read more...] about Weekly Savings Plan for 2016
