Personal Finance for Young Professionals
An interesting variation on classic binary options is a relative new type of contract known as a pair option. Pairs trading is not offered by all brokers, but traders will find that it is a form of investment product that is being increasingly made … [Continue reading]
We have three major holidays coming up in the couple of months left of 2014 - Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Each one of these involves a lot of spending - on costumes, candy, turkey and stuffing, and finally the Christmas dinner and the … [Continue reading]
I wrote about The Ritz-Carlton Rewards Visa a few months ago and the day that I posted my article was the same day that that deal died. Yes I am that lucky. But as One Mile At A Time reported the other day, that deal is now back on and if you apply … [Continue reading]
Going away to college for the first time is tough, and picking which school to go to can be just as challenging. Every college or university has their pros and cons. You may like the campus but feel too far from home. You may love the school culture, … [Continue reading]
Anyone who’s a prolific PayPal user will tell you how annoying it can be to be charged extra fees whenever you use your E-Wallet account. For those not familiar or for anyone who’s never had additional charges added to a purchase, you’ll normally … [Continue reading]
It’s but natural for people approaching their retirement age to be concerned about their financial security, with retirement benefits and pension likely to be their prime sources of income in later years. Those planning for early retirement though … [Continue reading]
I'm big on setting goals that are achievable. I don't try to tackle too much and sometimes it's as simple as just doing 1 thing better over the next year. Today, PF Pro contributor, Kali Hawlk takes a look at some money goals that you can set for … [Continue reading]
Major public works near a house or country estate has an effect on its market value. Some new developments can increase value while others have the potential to detract. Proximity to an airport is seldom a boost to value, because few people take … [Continue reading]
I am fortunate to live in one of the most temperate climates in the world, but that comfort comes at a huge cost. It's hard to leave your family, friends and loved ones behind though in order to save a few bucks (actually a lot of bucks). Today, PF … [Continue reading]
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! If you're like me, you'll be doing most of your Black Friday shopping from the comfort of your own home this weekend. I just wanted to take a moment though and say thanks to everyone who has supported Your PF Pro over … [Continue reading]
I have a lot to be thankful for this year but today, PF Pro contributor, Kali Hawlk shares what we can all feel grateful for! Happy day-before Thanksgiving! In honor of the holiday, I thought it was only appropriate to spend some time thinking … [Continue reading]
For those who weren't aware, going to medical school can be pretty expensive. Our current debt load from just under a year and a half of schooling now sits at $65,000. We're actually lucky to 'only owe' that much too since there are private schools … [Continue reading]
Living a sedentary lifestyle can be hazardous to your health by causing diabetes, obesity, heart disease, and possibly cancer. It can also leaving you feeling unfulfilled. If you are unsatisfied with your current career, have no fear. There are … [Continue reading]
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by debt, try a few of these budgeting tips in order to regain control. Once you have taken a few steps to get out from under your debt troubles, you will feel much better. Even small steps make a difference. It’s also a … [Continue reading]
When you take the first few tentative steps towards going it alone in business, life becomes a blur of client meetings, accounting and late, late hours. The learning curve is steep. You’ll find yourself becoming inseparable from your laptop, and when … [Continue reading]
Although my self-employment experiment only lasted for about four months last summer, I can relate to a lot of the issues that self-employed people face every day: loneliness, only getting paid when you work and so forth. I like doing a mix of both … [Continue reading]
There have been some fundamental changes in the residential mortgage markets with affordability checks now very much the focus of attention when people are applying for a loan. The standard criteria for a Buy-to-let mortgage has remained fairly … [Continue reading]
Mortgage blues? Can’t decide what to do? Only being offered adujstable rate mortgages? Well, here’s some news for you. One of the best ways to get a Mortgage for a new home, a refinanced loan or for an older home you want to purchase is to go with a … [Continue reading]
For me, there is really no greater feeling than traveling for free. I tell people the places we've stayed and the flights we've taken, all for next to nothing and I'm pretty sure a majority of them think I'm full of it. But I always tell people … [Continue reading]
Fall is one of my favorite times of the year: the leaves start to change color, the temperature starts to drop...wait a minute, actually none of that is true since I live in California and it topped 90 degrees at the beaches last week! November is … [Continue reading]