Wesley LeFebvreIt’s that time of year when people start thinking about getting out on the water. For some of you, that means buying your first boat. While for others, that means buying another one. The decision to add a new or used boat to your vehicle lineup is a big one. Even for the most knowledgeable
There’s nothing quite like the feeling of freedom you get from hitting the open road on a motorcycle. And with summer near, many more people are starting to dream of buying a new or used bike. However, the cost can be tens of thousands of dollars. Most people don’t have that kind of extra cash
Taking some well-deserved time away from the normal work or life grind is necessary for most people at least once each year. Whether solo, with a friend, significant other, or family, simply thinking about a vacation can be relaxing. However, it can also be stressful to plan, especially when it comes down to figuring out
Whether for summer vacations with the family, to live in, or the desire to make road trips feel more like home, a recreational vehicle (RV) is a great thing to have when you’re planning to hit the open road. But if you don’t already own one, purchasing an RV can significantly dent your wallet, as
Spring break and summertime are often busy for kids and their parents with camps and other non-school activities filling the long days. One way to pass the time is to add a financial lesson to the mix that gets the children engaged in the entrepreneurial spirit early on in life by opening a neighborhood lemonade
Loyalty reward programs have been used for decades to entice customers to shop at a specific store. Rewards include receiving discounts on current or future purchases, cash back on some or all purchases, or points that can be redeemed in a variety of ways. You might call these first-party rewards programs. Programs such as Starbucks
Well, it’s your favorite time of the year – tax season! Haha. Just kidding, I know it’s Take Your Dog to Work Day (TYDTWD). Sorry, around this time of the year I start to go crazy. It’s because of the long cold stretches here in Eastern Washington. The nearby golf courses are still closed, and
If you’ve been turned down for a personal, auto, home equity, or other type of loan and own a home, you may still be able to obtain funding by taking advantage of a home equity agreement (HEA). Also known as a home equity investment or HEI, a home equity agreement can be helpful to homeowners
U.S. Household debt is on the rise. Some of it can be attributed to wages not growing at the same pace as inflation. However, there will always be Americans who need to take on extra debt to pay for an unexpected medical emergency, obtain a working car, pay for home repairs, or something else. Regardless
The dreaded word bankruptcy has carried a severely negative connotation for far too long. The truth is many people end up filing for bankruptcy. Hundreds of thousands of bankruptcies are filed by businesses and individuals each year, so don’t think you’re alone if you’ve had to make this difficult financial decision. An unexpected medical emergency