Even though we’re a ways off from summer, the nice weather here in SoCal makes it feel like summer all year long. For a few years there, I kind of dreaded the beginning of summer because it meant my lease was up and we’d have to move. That was in college though when I was […]
Archives for February 2014
Are You Walking Away from Free Money on the Table?
Everyone has their preferred method on building wealth and financial security. Some folks like to get frugal, cut expenses, and make the most of their current income. Others prefer to not worry about the little costs because they’re focused on increasing their earnings instead. These two ways of handling money create a spectrum, and most […]
Are Credit Card Bonuses Taxable?
Now that my favorite time of the year(tax time!) is right around the corner, I’m starting to get a lot of 1099’s in the mail. I have many sources of income which usually means a lot of 1099’s showing up on my door step. It’s more work for me but it’s usually a good thing […]
How to Save Your Company Money by Using Help Desk Software
The following article is a guest post. If interested in submitting a guest post, please read my guest posting policy and then contact me. Providing IT support for an entire company can be both hectic and challenging when it comes to time management. The fast-pace of a helpdesk often requires workers to troubleshoot various issues within a company […]
Why ‘Free Trials’ Make Soooo Much Sense!
Getting locked into monthly direct debits for products and services you’re less than satisfied with is an unnecessary burden in a modern world where companies are actually encouraging you to try before you buy. It might sound too good to be true- after all there’s no such thing as a free lunch right? Ok so […]
Carnival of Financial Planning and FinCon Update
This week I’m hosting the Carnival of Financial Planning. Please take a look at some of the great submissions from this week in personal finance. I’ve highlighted my favorite articles in the Editor’s Picks Section. I also wanted to update everyone on FinCon 2014 in New Orleans: I’ll be attending my first FinCon! For those […]
Free 24 Hour Fitness Super Sport Upgrade
I’ve been a 24 Hour Fitness member for over 10 years now, the last seven of which my annual dues were only $99. I signed up at a time when they allowed you to pre-pay 3 years at regular rates and every year after that would be only $99. It was and still is a […]
Feeling Financially Stuck?
Sometimes, we have all the motivation in the world. We’re get fired up about something and we feel energized to tackle a problem and find a solution. We’re enthusiastic about making a change for the better and creating new and improved situations for ourselves. We’re driven to give our all to something and we’re willing […]
How to Save Money & Plan For Your Dream Home
The following article is a guest post. If interested in submitting a guest post, please read my guest posting policy and then contact me. Many individuals envision that they will one day own a home of their own, and for you, that day is coming soon. However, you are well aware of the cost associated […]
Why Proofread your Essay?
The following article is a guest post. If interested in submitting a guest post, please read my guest posting policy and then contact me. If you ask any college or university professor, what is the most important step in essay writing? He will tell you that proofreading is the most important step in writing. Believe it or not, […]
The Cost of Being a Groomsman
A lot of the wedding related articles I read have to do with how the bride and groom can save money on this or that but not many of them talk about how much it’s going to cost other people. I’ve been a groomsmen for one wedding and I’ll be having 7 groomsmen at my […]
Erasing Debt – Top Tips for Lowering the Cost of Your Personal Loan
The following article is a guest post. If interested in submitting a guest post, please read my guest posting policy and then contact me. Many of us like to do a bit of spring cleaning around our house and tidy things up generally but not enough of us tend to take the same approach when it comes to […]
How To Choose and Buy Life Insurance
Editor’s Note: Gary Dek is a former investment banker and private equity analyst turned personal finance blogger. He writes for MyLifeInsuranceQuotes123.com, offering unbiased life insurance guides and expert advice for consumers looking for the best, affordable policy. Having a good life insurance plan in place is a wise move toward financial security. However, there are […]
5 Tips for Setting Yourself up for Retirement
The following article is a guest post. If interested in submitting a guest post, please read my guest posting policy and then contact me. After years of hard work, it’s only fair that you envision a comfortable and secure future for yourself. Don’t get left out in the cold by not preparing for that future now. Ron Bakir, […]
What’s better? Attending a For Profit or a Non Profit University?
The following article is a guest post. If interested in submitting a guest post, please read my guest posting policy and then contact me. Today, colleges offer a wide range of programs and a diverse learning experience. Students have the choice between for profit and traditional college. Many may wonder if there really is a difference between the […]
Get Your Free FICO Score from Barclaycard
The media likes to bombard us with credit related advertisements. It doesn’t matter whether you’re watching TV, listening to the radio or playing a podcast, it seems like there are always ads for free credit scores, debt repair and things of that nature. I’ve always felt strongly though that I shouldn’t have to pay for […]
Can You Really Handle a Bear Market?
Over the last couple of weeks, stock markets around the world have seen swooping downward trends thanks to jittery and uncertain emerging market activity. If we could look at this objectively, we would barely bat an eye. After all, the stock market spent most of 2013 on a steady and dramatic upward climb and we […]
How to Learn the Basics of Forex Trading
The following article is a guest post. If interested in submitting a guest post, please read my guest posting policy and then contact me. After hitting new heights during the month of April, daily turnover in the forex market fell by 6% to $5 trillion in October. This has been triggered predominantly by declining interest in the Yen […]
Why I’m Addicted to Credit Card Bonuses
I don’t promote many credit cards on this site but I do have a lot of experience with them. Right now I’ve got about 25 open credit cards and if I had to guess, I’ve probably accrued over a million miles and points over the last 3-4 years. I’m always looking for easy ways to […]
Is Higher Education Worth it?
Every time you turn around these days you hear that you must have more and more education simply to obtain entry level employment in the field of your choice. And so you may be wondering whether higher education is worth it anymore, or if you should simply learn a skill that requires only certification in […]