How much should I pay for that?

How much should I pay for that?

  In last week’s post I discussed the BLS (bureau of labor statistics) April 2018 consumer expenditure report.  This week’s post is going to expand on that and focus on the BLS generational report (i.e., BLS birth year.xls)....
Are Home Improvements a good idea?

Are Home Improvements a good idea?

  I’m selfishly asking because I’m pondering this very question myself. What’s the cost-benefit analysis look like?  Our home is over 20 years old and there are many areas that are starting to show some age (don’t believe me.   .   .  ...
Are we having a rental crisis?

Are we having a rental crisis?

  Half your income for rent? Say it ain’t so! According to a 2017 Harvard study (CNBC reporting), 45 million American households rent their home. Of those renting, almost half (21 million) are considered “burdened” because their rent is over 30%...
Are we having a rental crisis?

Are we having a rental crisis?

Half your income for rent? Say it ain’t so! According to a 2017 Harvard study (CNBC reporting), 45 million American households rent their home. Of those renting, almost half (21 million) are considered “burdened” because their rent is over 30% of their pre-tax income....
Q: Is Amazon Prime worth $99 a year?

Q: Is Amazon Prime worth $99 a year?

A: you might have already guessed my answer, it depends .     .     .   I am not an Amazon Prime member but I am quite curious about this service and got to wondering if this is something that you should consider spending your money on?   I did some research...