Personal Finance for Young Professionals
Arrival in Rome We were supposed to arrive at 7:35 am on Wednesday morning but due to the delays and re-routing we didn’t get in until 4:30 pm. For our arrival, I set up a car service through RomeShuttleLimousine.com and when we stopped in London, … [Continue reading]
As most of you know, I’ve been gone for the past few weeks on my honeymoon. I’d like to thank all of my friends who posted in my absence and while the honeymoon was awesome, I’m also glad to be back home and get back to work. This is the first … [Continue reading]
One of the worst enemies of a forex trader is emotions. Emotions in trading can ruin you in about 5 minutes, because the market is emotionless. It doesn’t care how you feel. It only does what it does independent of anyone’s thoughts, wishes, or … [Continue reading]
Have your date ideas taken a bite out of your budget lately? It's not always cheap to enjoy a fun night (or day) out with your significant other. But for the sake of any good relationship, it's important that your finances make room for going out and … [Continue reading]
Rich Dad Poor Dad: What The Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not! That might be the longest title in the world for a book but don't let the title fool you. I thought this book was truly an inspiring and … [Continue reading]
Welcome to this week’s edition of the Carnival of Financial Planning. The carnival is a rotating spotlight of posts in the PF blogosphere. To participate in the carnival, submit a post via the carnival submission form at Blogger Carnivals. Here … [Continue reading]
Alright, we're back from our honeymoon but since we're still recovering from jet lag I've got one last guest post from my friend Jacob. I've already gotten started on the first few posts for our honeymoon trip review and I think it's going to be a … [Continue reading]
Editor's Note: This is our second to last guest post which unfortunately means that our honeymoon is coming to an end. We had to fly home through Istanbul anyways so I figured why not use up one of my free Hyatt suite nights and stay in one of my … [Continue reading]
Last week, I opened the floor to the awesome readers here and asked how you all would spend $1,000. There were some great responses and ideas, and I loved getting a wealth of different opinions. This week, I'd like to approach this on the flip … [Continue reading]
Editor’s Note: We're back on the mainland and exploring Athens today: checking out a Hamman bath house and drinking lots of Freddo Cappucinos. Athens probably isn't on most people's honeymoon list but it's a pretty amazing city. It reminds me a lot … [Continue reading]
Editor's Note: Ok not to make you guys jealous or anything but I'm now relaxing on the beautiful beaches of Naxos in the Greek Isles. Stay tuned for my honeymoon trip report where I'll detail how I paid for about 2/3 of our hotel stays and flights … [Continue reading]
Recently, I made an "extra" $1,000 off a one-time gig. The earnings were completely unexpected and in addition to my regular, average income, which is why I'm considering it extra cash. If you're anything like me, whenever you have extra money on … [Continue reading]
The following is a post by Sara Stringer. If interested in submitting a guest post, please read my guest posting policy and then contact me. If you were raised by financially savvy parents, they probably stressed the importance of comparison … [Continue reading]
For those last few years in high school all they would drill in you is the importance of college. It was college this, tests that, advanced classes here, and extracurricular there. The only problem was that the information was going right through the … [Continue reading]
From the emerald green hills of Ireland to bullfights in Madrid or the royal pomp and circumstance of London, traveling to Europe is a dream vacation for many. If you are planning a trip abroad in the near future, there are many helpful travel tips … [Continue reading]
Editor's Note: Hey guys, right now I'm sitting on the edge of a volcano looking down at the amazing caldera views of Santorini. Everything they say about the views, the food, the sunset, it's all true. Stay tuned for my honeymoon trip review when I … [Continue reading]
There’s no harm in dreaming big when it comes to travel plans. Perhaps you’ve got your sights set on hiking in New Zealand or backpacking round India? Maybe it’s a city break to Rome that you’re after, or sailing around the Caribbean with a cruise … [Continue reading]
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 … [Continue reading]
I may enjoy living a frugal lifestyle and saving money where I can, but I don't live like the people featured on the TLC show Extreme Cheapskates. Honestly, I've never even watched an episode of the show after hearing about it from friends and … [Continue reading]
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 … [Continue reading]