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 […]
Archives for 2014
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 […]
How Much Does It Cost To Go To FinCon? (And My Biggest Takeaway From The Conference)
One of the coolest parts about being a personal finance blogger is the community that I get to engage with on a daily basis. I started blogging three years ago as a way to really just jot down all my thoughts on personal finance. A lot of times when I can’t remember why I’m investing […]
How Much Money Can you Really Make in Binary Options?
Today we have a special contribution from John Anthony What I’ve been wondering about lately is how much money you can actually make trading binary options. While I’ve personally never traded binary options, I’ve seen the topic covered on dozens of personal finance blogs. In this article I’ll be trying to answer whether you can […]
140,000 Points From The Ritz-Carlton Rewards Card From Chase & Unboxing Video
As someone who’s applied and been approved for over 30 cards over the past five years, I’ve seen some pretty great offers come and go. In fact, I still remember the first offer that got me started on this miles, points and credit card journey that I’m now on. I was sitting at work casually […]
4 Unexpected Ways Self-Employment Changed My Perspective on Money
I spent 99% of my working career as an employee. I’ve worked summers at restaurants and summer camps, I was a bookseller at Barnes & Noble in college and then an administrative assistant, and I worked in operations for a small company after graduation. Only in May of this year did I finally achieve a […]
How to save money in the kitchen
Everyone loves the idea of saving money and once you start looking around your home and analysing your spending habits, you‘ll soon see that you’ll be able to make your budget stretch further and enjoy more of your hard-earned income. Saving money with appliances You should call in a professional electrician or gas fitter for […]
If I make a Claim on my Health Insurance what Effect does this have on Next Year’s Premiums?
If you have health insurance in place you are probably going to want to know what effect making a claim will have on your premiums. Many people are reluctant to make claims as they are worried about their premiums increasing. One thing you should be aware of is that there may be some restrictions on […]
5 Red Flags of Real Estate Investments
Today I’m hosting a post from Jennifer Riner of Zillow. I’ve already got one investment property but I’m always looking for another 🙂 Investing in rental homes proves quite lucrative for smart investors who diligently vet out potential properties prior to making offers. But not all investments turn out profitable, especially for first-time buyers unaware […]
3 Apps to Get Your Saving Back on Track
Saving money is hard, especially for people who have difficulty just making ends meet. Still, saving money is an essential part of preparing for the future. If you feel like that’s impossible, try these three apps. They’ll get your saving back on track. BillGuard Image via Google Play BillGuard turns Android phones into virtual money […]
Could Renting a PO Box Actually Save You Money?
Editor’s Note: Today I’m featuring a post from my buddy Nick at Side Hustle Nation. I recently went on Nick’s podcast to discuss what it’s like to be a rideshare driver and one of the topics we got to talking about was tax deductions for small business owners. I guess our chat must have been […]
How to Give In to Lifestyle Inflation the Right Way
My financial philosophy developed out of a desire to make the most of my meager wages. When I started my professional career after gradating college, I made $12 per hour. Thankfully, I didn’t have any debt — or paying all my bills and saving a little money each month would have been impossible. Still, it […]
Taking Personal Capital For a Spin: A 20-Something Budgeter’s Perspective
Editor’s Note: Today I’m featuring an article from one of our readers named Ashley! A few months ago I wrote a review about Personal Capital and Ashley wrote in to me asking if she could tell her story of how she got started with PC and how it’s helped her. Naturally, I obliged so today […]
Traveling Moms Earn Rewards
Experienced traveling moms are masters at collecting the highest and most deserved rewards from their mile cards. Mile card users know that the benefits enjoyed from travel cards today extend way beyond frequent flier miles. A large amount of thought and planning is put forth by today’s consumers to be sure the least amount of […]
The Big Switch: What You Need to Know About Android and iPhone OS
Switching to a new phone is often a complicated process, especially when you aren’t sure what type of phone you want. One of the most important decisions you must make is whether you prefer an Android or an iPhone. What exactly are the differences between these two options? Here’s a peek. Android Software: More Colorful, […]
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