That's a solid approach, but I'd suggest adding one more layer of protection if you're keeping important financial docs or tax records. External drive...

My HOA usually sends out a vague notice about "possible adjustments," but last year they blindsided us with a pretty steep hike. Caught me totally off...

Totally get where you're coming from. I felt the same way—every dollar spent on rewards felt like a step backward. For me, just seeing the balances sh...

Had something similar come up when we sold our place. There was an old shed out back that the previous owner built—no permits, of course—and it wasn't...

I've had mixed luck with refurbished appliances. Got a refurbished washer once—worked fine for about a year, then started having issues. Repairs ended...

I've refinanced a couple times, and honestly, I usually lean toward the in-person route for exactly the reason you mentioned—it's reassuring. Mortgage...

That's a solid strategy, especially the separate bank thing. I did something similar when we were saving for our first home—kept the savings account a...