finance

Man making decision

My retirement fund is $700K, but I still owe $120K on my mortgage. Should I pay it off?

Should you pay off your mortgage before retiring? Let’s break it down in a super simple way so you can make the best choice without stress.
July 16, 2025 Allison Robertson
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We Compared The Prices Of Normal Things In The 70s To Today, And It's Not Pretty

Remember when you could afford groceries, gas, and a movie night without a panic attack?
July 15, 2025 Carl Wyndham
California

Cities In California That Are Actually Still Affordable

My husband’s job is transferring him to California and we have to move. My neighbor says it’s a huge mistake financially. What should we do?
June 20, 2025 Allison Robertson
finances

We’re $65k in debt and pregnant with our first child. I want to file for bankruptcy, but my husband thinks it’s a bad idea. What should we do?

We’re $65k in debt and pregnant with our first child. I want to file for bankruptcy, but my husband thinks it’s a bad idea. What should we do?
June 20, 2025 Allison Robertson

Understanding Mortgage Prepayments

Find out the pros and cons to paying off your mortgage early, what other investments could benefit, how tax rates and interest rates play a part, and if prepayment is the best choice for you.
June 16, 2025 Allison Robertson

The Cost Of Living In 1960s America

In 1960, a 21-inch black and white TV cost so much money that most families had to finance them.
June 9, 2025 Allison Robertson