Personal Finance for Young Professionals
Have you ever received a bill in the mail, like your mortgage payment or credit card bill, and wondered if you could get a better deal on your rates? Sure, you could contact a few banks, or review different credit card offers online, but all of that … [Continue reading]
This post is part of the TaxACT #BeatTheDeadline blog tour which shares tips on how to make tax time a smooth and easy process before the April 15 deadline. TaxACT provides the tools and guidance to help you confidently file taxes easy and fast. Do … [Continue reading]
While some of us reading Your Personal Finance Pro may be years away from retirement, it’s never too early to begin planning for the future. Whether you continue working full time, part time, or not at all, have you thought about where you’ll be … [Continue reading]
Ever since I got a FitBit for my birthday earlier this year, I’ve been obsessed with tracking everything. If you know me, that’s not too surprising, as I’m a Type A organized person as it is. However, the FitBit brought out something new. I wasn’t … [Continue reading]
Everyone is guilty of falling short of their monthly savings plan, or having to dig into this account to pay for an unexpected cost. However, there is a difference between essential and non-essential items you could be using this money on. And once … [Continue reading]
Programs like The Office have brought workplace politics to the public’s attention with a touch of humour. But it’s not quite so funny when this reflects your real-life workplace. Sarcastic comments, common in Australian culture, can sometimes be … [Continue reading]
Finance and Accounting was one of the first business processes to be outsourced by companies, large and small, to third-party service providers operating in different parts of the world. Over the years, outsourcing has continued to grow, with the … [Continue reading]
For those of us in our twenties and thirties, retirement seems fairly far off and remote. After all, when you’re planning school, buying your first home, or traveling the world, let’s face it: thinking about your “golden years” is pretty far down on … [Continue reading]
Smartphone app developers have made it easier for people to track their finances. Whether you want to save more money, see how you spend money or even invest money in a retirement account, there is an app that can help you reach your goal. Start with … [Continue reading]
Unless you’re blessed enough to live somewhere nice year-round, like Harry, chances are you either go to a gym or workout in your home. As much as I heard people talking about working out at home with workout DVDs, I never really thought working out … [Continue reading]
You have all heard of eBay and Craigslist; sites to help you sell your old phones, tablets, and other electrical and non-electrical devices, right? Well, there are some pros and cons about these kind of sites – for example, let’s take a … [Continue reading]
The years of recession were hardly the time for taking risks. It was difficult enough for some people to hold on to their existing jobs to guarantee their monthly income. Some didn’t simply because their employers failed to keep the business afloat. … [Continue reading]
No matter where you are, March 17 is a day of celebration all around the world. From Australia to Jordan, to the US and Ireland itself, many thousands of people will be celebrating St. Patrick’s Day - Irish or not. Even if no one you knows celebrates … [Continue reading]
Just want the code? Use 'RSG20' and you'll save $20 off your first appointment, book here. The saying “time is money” has never been more true, particularly if you’re an entrepreneur, side hustler, or freelancer. Have you ever thought “if only I … [Continue reading]
Ah, life insurance: the one thing we know we should probably have, but don’t think of too often. Unless you personally know someone tragically affected by lack of life insurance, it’s easy to put off thinking about. After all, no one really wants to … [Continue reading]
When your spending gets out of control, it’s easy to beat yourself up and to feel guilty. It’s easy to wallow and convince yourself that you’re never going to get a handle on things. Let this article be the first to tell you that is not true. After … [Continue reading]
Here on Your PF Pro, we discuss a lot of important things related to saving, spending, and investing money. However, in order to be able to do any of this, often we need a job to get started. Sounds pretty basic, right? Unless you’re independently … [Continue reading]
A few weeks ago, we covered Money Moves to Make in Your 30s, but in covering the 30s, we missed a crucial period for many readers of Your Personal Finance Pro: everyone in their twenties! Many personal finance websites have already covered the … [Continue reading]
When you want to make a large purchase or find yourself in a financial bind, having a credit card can be a lifesaver. Sure, credit cards are convenient and beneficial in more ways than one, but when you’re an irresponsible card holder, you end up … [Continue reading]
(Update 2/27/15): Congratulations to all the drivers who were able to take advantage of Lyft's $1,000 double sided referral bonus over the past couple days. The deal is now dead but there are a few select cities still paying $1,000 to new drivers … [Continue reading]