Reverse Mortgages are shrouded in confusion and misunderstanding. How does it work? Why is it reversed? What’s a mortgage? You should really know the answer to that last question, but i’ll help answer everything else in this week’s Know Your Mortgage: Reverse Mortgages.
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Save vs Splurge: Eating Out or Eating In?
by Anthony Fontana on March 13, 2013 in Saving, Smart Shopper
Whether it’s at a fast food joint or a nice restaurant, eating out is expensive enough for one person. For a family of four, the cost soars to…well…four times the amount. Do you have any idea what this can do to your monthly budget?
Save vs Splurge: Movie Theater or Home?
by Anthony Fontana on March 6, 2013 in Saving, Smart Shopper
Is it me or is the cost of taking your family to the movies comparable to that of taking a mini-vacation? Check out the financial comparison between taking the family to the movies and staying in for the night.
How Much Money Do You Waste Grocery Shopping?
by Anthony Fontana on March 4, 2013 in Saving, Smart Shopper
Grocery shopping is expensive. It’s even more expensive for a family of four. How expensive, you ask? In 2012, a typical family of four in the U.S. spent $944 per month on groceries. If you break it down, that’s $236 per week.
Turn Kitchen Scraps Into Plants
by Krissy Schwab on February 28, 2013 in Saving
Rather than purchasing vegetables at the store, you can easily grow a few plants from the unused kitchen scraps. Are you curious which scraps you can use? Read on, my friends, because I’m going to let you in on the secret.
Chicago with Kids: What I Learned From Our Windy City Trip
by Christine Bilger on February 27, 2013 in Family Focus, Saving
Visiting Chicago with kids? Here’s my advice for making the most of your stay (and not going broke) during your visit to the Windy City.

Swapping Sites: Leveraging Your Junk for Someone Else’s Treasure
by Krissy Schwab on February 25, 2013 in Saving
Like most things today, you can trade your unwanted items or even your professional services online through swapping sites. The best part is all the sites are freebs! That means free, by the way.
Is a Credit Union Right for You?
by Anthony Fontana on February 20, 2013 in Saving, Smart Shopper
While credit unions and banks are both financial institutions that provide similar services for customers, the fact is that credit unions are significantly different than banks. Find out how below!
Valentine’s Day: By the Numbers
by Anthony Fontana on February 14, 2013 in Saving, Trends
In 2012, the average guy was expected to spend almost $170. Some predict that number could jump nearly 10 percent this Valentine’s Day. Is it just me, or does that seem like a lot of money to spend on what many people consider a “Hallmark holiday?”
What Seeds to Plant Where: February
by Krissy Schwab on February 12, 2013 in Saving, Smart Shopper, Zing Zone
Despite the few feet of snow you might be buried under, don’t worry. It’s getting closer to gardening season. Learn what seeds you can plant right now!
