by Jessica Garbarino | Apr 14, 2020
I knew that there was a correction coming to the market. The personal finance community has been buzzing about it for the last couple of years. But I don’t think anyone thought that a pandemic like the Coronavirus would spring upon us so soon. (OK – some people have...
by Jessica Garbarino | Mar 28, 2019
Note: this article contains affiliate links I have a confession to make: I am not a natural saver. While I like having the comfort and security of knowing that I have a nice fat emergency fund as my cushion between me and life, there is a part of me that would love to...
by Jessica Garbarino | Mar 26, 2019
Emergencies are going to happen. As long as you are living and breathing, you will have emergencies in your life. Job loss, a death in the family, a medical event, a flat tire. So, if we know emergencies are going to happen, why do we choose not to prepare for them?...
by Jessica Garbarino | Apr 18, 2018
Taxes. It’s sad to say they are as certain as death. As the infamous Tax Day rolls around each April, we are reminded of the yearly obligation to file a tax return. It can cause anxiety and knots in our stomach as we race to the deadline or give up and decide to file...
by Jessica Garbarino | Apr 13, 2018
A new shiny car. It’s the American dream that we have been sold on. But at the end of the day, a car serves as transportation gets us to the people and places that are important in our life. Many people come up with excuses as to why they won’t buy a used car. They...