Editor’s Note: I’m currently roaming the streets of Rome right now on my honeymoon so today I’m featuring an article from my friend Cat at Budget Blonde. I’ll actually get to meet Cat this year at FinCon in New Orleans but for now we’re ‘just online friends’. Cat is a full time blogger and personal finance […]
What to Look for in a Lawyer
If you have a legal problem that is complex or involves getting compensated for a major loss you may not want to handle the matter without a lawyer. Perhaps you have filed an insurance claim and are concerned about your rights and what your insurance company might do. There is a natural conflict in these […]
California Dreaming: Savvy Ways to Save on a Trip to the City of Angels
California has long been the ultimate American frontier. From Hollywood to Malibu, flights to Los Angeles deliver visitors to a world of year-round sunshine, beautiful people and endless activities. The worst thing that can happen to California tourists however is to arrive in town and realise that they should have planned ahead, saved more spending money, […]
How Much Can You Make Driving For Lyft and Uber in OC/LA?
This post originally appeared on The Rideshare Guy Blog and Podcast but since I’m on my honeymoon I thought it would be a good article to post since the number one question I get from people is: How Much Can You Make Driving for Lyft and Uber? I drive in Orange County (OC) (and sometimes in Los […]
My Latest Credit Card App O Rama Nets 250,000 Points and $200: Applying and Spending
This is part two of our two part series about my latest credit card App O Rama and how I netted 250,000 points and $200. Part 1 covered preparation and strategy for an App O Rama of this kind of magnitude and today we’ll talk about how the application process and spending works. I ended up deciding […]
What to do if You’re Injured on the Job
The following article is a guest post. If interested in submitting a guest post, please read my guest posting policy and then contact me. Most people don’t like to think about something happening to them at all, let alone in their workplace, but such incidents do occur. Would you know what to do if you’re injured at work? […]
My Latest Credit Card App O Rama: Preparation and Strategy
This is part 1 of a two article series about my latest credit card App O Rama and how I netted 240,000 points and $200. Part 2 on Friday will talk about which cards I applied for, how many points I ended up with (it’s a lot!) and how I met $20k in spending in […]
Secure Your Future with Low-Risk, High-Return Investments
All investments are risky. Even the most secure investments carry some risk, no matter how small. But not investing is risky too; the one or two percent yearly interest rate your bank account earns will never outpace inflation. If you park your money in the bank in hopes of keeping it safe, you’ll find its […]
Is Grad School Worth the Opportunity Cost?
When you’re making financial decisions, it’s important to remember that you can improve your cash flow not only by cutting your expenses but also by increasing your income. Going back to grad school for an MBA or other professional degree can be a great way to increase your earning potential. At the same time, going […]
My First Weekend Driving For Uber and Lyft and My First Celebrity Passenger
This post originally appeared on The Rideshare Guy Blog and Podcast but since I was busy celebrating the Fourth of July yesterday I didn’t have time to write a new post. A lot of people have been asking me about my experience driving for Lyft and so far it’s been great. And since I’m having such a […]
Reader Question: How Can I Invest in Stocks?
Today we have a question from reader AM who is inquiring about investing in stocks. So I have a financial question and if you already have an article about it I apologize, send my way! Do you have some of your money in aggressive stocks? If so which ones and how much? I’ve obviously been […]
What You Need for That Part Time Specialty Store You’ve Always Wanted
Almost half of Millennials have “own my own business” as one of their life’s goals. It would be nice to run a Fortune 500 company, have a private jet, and make billions off of deals on your corporate yacht. However, there is such a thing as being realistic. You can still meet your goals even […]
Should you choose a personal loan or a credit card?
Although both personal loans and credit cards will give you access to a sum of borrowed money, these financial products are completely different. Whether you are better off with one or the other will depend on a number of factors, including amongst other things, your reason for borrowing and your ability to repay. So, why […]
My First Week as a Lyft Driver
This post originally appeared on The Rideshare Guy Blog and Podcast but I thought it would be a nice change of pace for my readers since driving for Uber and Lyft can be a great way to make extra money. The best part about driving is that it barely feels like work yet you can make $30-$50/hr […]
Update: Racking Up 100,000 Miles & $200 Cash with Loyal3
(Update 12/5/14: Loyal3 no longer allows stocks to be purchased via credit cards.) I wrote an article a few months ago about a new company called Loyal3 and how you can use a credit card to purchase stocks for free. Now I don’t really invest in many individual stocks due to the uncompensated risk, but […]
Too Good to be True? How to Spot a Dodgy Investment
The following article is a guest post. If interested in submitting a guest post, please read my guest posting policy and then contact me. Most investors are afraid of losing money on a bad investment. This fear is rational and even practical, and while every investor accepts that there is a level of risk inherent in investing, there […]
Carnival of Financial Planning
This week I’m hosting the Carnival of Financial Planning. It’s a compilation of all of the best personal finance articles from around the web. Take a look at some of my editor’s picks and let me know what you think! Editor’s Picks: Mario @ Debt BLAG writes Two measures could make this a HUGE week for student loan reform! – […]
How to Fly on American Airlines for Free (or Close to it)
I’ve worked in the aerospace industry for almost 5 years now since I graduated college. And whenever I tell people what line of work I’m in, they undoubtedly ask if I ever get to fly in the planes I work on for free. Sadly the answer is always no, actually there aren’t a whole lot […]
Get the 2014 US Airways Mastercard Before It Goes Away
Even though the merger between US Airways and American Airlines has been going pretty smoothly, I’ve actually been more concerned about how the merger between the two frequent flyer programs will work. Working in the aerospace industry, I think less competition is a bad thing for consumers but at this point, there’s not a whole […]
Never Buy a Cup of Coffee Again: Buy a Keurig Coffee Maker
There was a time where I actually didn’t like the taste of coffee. I would drink a frappucino every once in a while, but let’s be honest those things taste more like a milkshake than actual coffee. But times have changed, and one of the reasons why I now like coffee is because I actually […]
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