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 […]
Archives for October 2014
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 […]
Investment Tips and Ideas to Grow Your Funds
No matter whether you are an experienced investor or want to enjoy financial freedom as soon as possible, a range of steps can be taken to grow your funds in a lucrative and secure way. For many people, investment in property is seen as an avenue to financial security, but as property professionals such as […]
A Review Of My New LG G3
A couple of years ago I made the switch from iPhone to Android and haven’t looked back since. Well, that is until my Galaxy S3 was damaged in a flash thunderstorm in Rome over the summer and I had to use my iPhone for a month until I was eligible for an upgrade. But outside […]
How’s My Shun Knife Holding Up After Two Years?
Almost two years ago, I wrote one of the top 5 most popular articles on this site about my brand new Shun Chef’s Knife. I didn’t know it at the time but apparently there are a lot of inquisitive minds out there when it comes to high end knives. At the time, I wrote that […]
Take This Simple Action to Access Countless Opportunities with Your Finances and Career
Today, PF Pro contributor Kali Hawlk tells us about one simple action that has helped her achieve immense success in a relatively short amount of time. I don’t know if Kali remembers, but she actually used this tactic to get hired with me too, so I can tell you it definitely does work! Would you […]
Making the best loan application to avoid rejection
Recent studies show more people are applying for loans, and the ongoing debt crisis in Europe is expected to push the cost of borrowing up for banks even further. However, many individuals are failing to get the loan they require, causing a lot of debt issues and money gaps that cause stress, anxiety and worry […]
Is AirBnB A Good Way To Make Money?
As most of you are well aware I am always looking for new, easy and fun ways to make money. In fact, that’s one of my passions in life: making money by doing things that I already enjoy. And since I started my rideshare site, I’m obviously now very involved with the sharing economy. So […]
Getting Your Account Setup With Personal Capital
One of my married life resolutions is to do a better job of organizing and automating our finances. I’ve been using Mint for the past few years along with my net worth spreadsheet but now that I’ve got two people to worry about I wanted to develop a more efficient way to keep track of […]
Lessons Learned from My First Yard Sale
I’ve always been a bargain hunter but at the same time I’ve never felt that just because something is on sale does that mean it’s a great deal. A lot of times people like to say it was half off but if the original price was a rip-off then you may still be getting ripped […]
Using POS Technology to Expand Your Business
As a business owner, you want your business to expand. You want to have a bigger store, more branches, better returns, and much, much, more. You are not the only one, states Mrketplace. Expansion is the name of the game for any business. As a storeowner, you have every right to consider how you can […]
How To Expand Your Dropbox Storage to 18 GB for $5
If you haven’t realized it yet, everything is moving on to the cloud. I actually don’t even care much about storage space on devices like my laptop and phone anymore since I know that there is ample storage available on the cloud. Just as an example, I used to have a pretty extensive 50 GB […]
Getting Married Saved Me Over $4,200 In Healthcare Costs
I thought getting married would prompt a rash of wedding related articles on the blog, but to be honest, I was so wiped out by all the planning, the last thing I wanted to do was write about it. Now that I’m a few months out though, I’ve gotten over the wedding hangover and you […]
You Can Pay Less for (Almost) Everything If You Know How to Ask
If you are like most people, you probably assume that the price you see is the price you will pay. You might believe that vendors are unwilling to negotiate, or be uncomfortable with the negotiating process yourself. However, in most cases, it is in fact possible to pay less for almost everything you buy, if […]
Are You Saving Too Much for Retirement?
Over the weekend, I skimmed past a headline that read: You Might Be Saving Too Much for Retirement. Cue screeching tires coming to a halt. Scratching of abruptly stopped records. I did a digital double-take and quickly scrolled back up on the Twitter feed I was reading on my phone. What kind of nonsense is […]