I wrote about The Ritz-Carlton Rewards Visa a few months ago and the day that I posted my article was the same day that that deal died. Yes I am that lucky. But as One Mile At A Time reported the other day, that deal is now back on and if you apply right now, […]
Archives for 2014
Money Goals to Set for 2015
I’m big on setting goals that are achievable. I don’t try to tackle too much and sometimes it’s as simple as just doing 1 thing better over the next year. Today, PF Pro contributor, Kali Hawlk takes a look at some money goals that you can set for 2015. This is also Kali’s last post […]
Does Cost of Living Affect Where You Live?
I am fortunate to live in one of the most temperate climates in the world, but that comfort comes at a huge cost. It’s hard to leave your family, friends and loved ones behind though in order to save a few bucks (actually a lot of bucks). Today, PF Pro contributor, Kali Hawlk takes a […]
Free $20 Amazon Gift Card From Personal Capital
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! If you’re like me, you’ll be doing most of your Black Friday shopping from the comfort of your own home this weekend. I just wanted to take a moment though and say thanks to everyone who has supported Your PF Pro over the years. This has been a great project and I […]
What We Can All Feel Grateful for This Thanksgiving
I have a lot to be thankful for this year but today, PF Pro contributor, Kali Hawlk shares what we can all feel grateful for! Happy day-before Thanksgiving! In honor of the holiday, I thought it was only appropriate to spend some time thinking about gratitude and expressing appreciation for the good stuff. But instead […]
Should I Cash Out Refi To Pay For My Wife’s Student Loans?
For those who weren’t aware, going to medical school can be pretty expensive. Our current debt load from just under a year and a half of schooling now sits at $65,000. We’re actually lucky to ‘only owe’ that much too since there are private schools that are much more expensive than the public school my […]
Why I Choose Self-Employment
Although my self-employment experiment only lasted for about four months last summer, I can relate to a lot of the issues that self-employed people face every day: loneliness, only getting paid when you work and so forth. I like doing a mix of both but in a few years who knows where my feelings will […]
How We’re Travel Hacking Our Way to Peru in April 2015
For me, there is really no greater feeling than traveling for free. I tell people the places we’ve stayed and the flights we’ve taken, all for next to nothing and I’m pretty sure a majority of them think I’m full of it. But I always tell people that you should give every single thing in […]
My Favorite Time of The Year: Annual Enrollment
Fall is one of my favorite times of the year: the leaves start to change color, the temperature starts to drop…wait a minute, actually none of that is true since I live in California and it topped 90 degrees at the beaches last week! November is my favorite time of the year for a different […]
Should I Pay A Personal Trainer To Get Me In Shape?
I’ve had a gym membership ever since I was 15 years old. As a high school sophomore, I decided that I’d had enough of being a scrawny little weakling so I made my mom sign me up for the local 24 Hour Fitness. It wasn’t like I really needed big muscles to run cross country […]
4 Ways to Prepare for Emergencies (Without Becoming a Hoarder)
We don’t have to worry about snow storms out here in CA but there are definitely things like earthquakes to consider. Today, PF Pro contributor Kali Hawlk takes a look at emergency preparedness. This is probably something that a lot of us put off or don’t like to think about but just like with finances, […]
LoopPay Charge Case & FOB Unboxing Video and Review
(If you’re an e-mail subscriber, please click here to view the video) In case you haven’t realized it by now, we are living in the golden era of technology and efficiency. You can do more, stay more organized and have access to more information and data than ever before all with the touch of a […]
Alternatives to Payday Cash Advances
When you need money for an emergency or unforeseen expense, a payday cash advance or payday loan is not your only option. There are several other ways to obtain money quickly, especially if you have bad credit. Of course you could always borrow from a friend or family member but it is often more stressful […]
Guess How Much I Spent On My Wedding Ring
Weddings are a lot of fun. And since I’m right around the age where a lot of my friends are getting married (including myself), I’ve been going to a lot lately and been having a pretty great time. But I also know just how much work and how much money goes into each one. And […]
Why Everyone Needs a Side Hustle
Most people would consider my day job as an aerospace engineer as a very solid, money-making career. But I don’t. It only took a short time for me to realize that no matter how much money you make or how comfortable you get, there are some HUGE benefits to diversifying your income and getting a […]
Free 1 Hour Portfolio Review With Personal Capital (Phone Call)
As some of you may be aware, one of my married life resolutions has been to work on streamlining my finances. In the past, I kept a separate Mint account for me and my wife but going forward we’re going to be using just one joint Personal Capital account. It was painful adding her student […]
What’s In Your Wallet?
No this article isn’t about a Capital One Commercial, although I’m not gonna lie, any commercial featuring Samuel L. Jackson has got to be good! Instead, today we’re going to dissect exactly what is and isn’t in my wallet. I’ve been on this weird semi-minimalist kick over the past few months where I’m trying to […]
Finding Debt Freedom
Few people these days get to experience debt-free living, but it is a goal worth working for. One of the secrets to getting there is using your personal creativity, the other two handy-to-have weapons in your debt-fighting arsenal are: energy and discipline. Here are some ideas to get you going. Make more money With the […]
Credit Card Readers and their Impact on Modern Enterprise
Credit card readers are not new inventions. Since the advent of the little plastic card with the magnetic strip, credit card readers have made their way into every single facet of business life, ranging in clients from professional companies to freelancers. There are millions of credit card readers in circulation around the country, being used […]
My Favorite Frugal Fall Activities
PFP: Living in SoCal has its benefits but it would be nice to see the leaves change color once in a while. Today, PF Pro contributor Kali Hawlk takes a look at all the best free activities out there to do during the fall. Personally, I think the best types of activities are the free […]
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