Personal Finance for Young Professionals
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 … [Continue reading]
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 … [Continue reading]
Gambling in one form or another is something that most people do at some point in their lives. When enjoyed in a responsible manner, gambling can be an activity that is entertaining, fun and exciting. Most people who gamble enjoy the activity this … [Continue reading]
Do you know how much you really need for retirement? Is it 8 times your ending salary? Is it 25 times your annual expenses at the age you're leaving work for good? Or is it simply whatever saving 10% of your income for 40 years happens to … [Continue reading]
You may not have noticed but over the past 6 months, I've been outsourcing a lot of the back end work for this blog to other people. I really enjoy writing so I still write all of the Monday/Friday articles but I've been getting a lot of help from a … [Continue reading]
Normally, I won't even consider a credit card sign up bonus offer unless it's in the 40,000-50,000 point range. On average, 1 point is worth at least 1 cent so if you can score 50,000 points that means you just earned yourself $500. I make good … [Continue reading]
What sets the financially successful apart from others? Is there some secret to being good with money, or developing smart financial skills? Did they just get lucky -- were they born rich or did they have a wealthy family member provide financial … [Continue reading]
Nearly everybody can shave at least a small amount off their weekly budget. If you sit down for half an hour and make a list of all the little things you regularly spend money on, you'll almost certainly be surprised. Most of us are aware of the big … [Continue reading]
I'm a huge proponent of saving money but when one of your favorite things to do is travel, your worlds can kind of collide. Luckily, I use a lot of the airline miles I rack up from credit card sign-up bonuses to get free flights and hotels. But the … [Continue reading]
LinkedIn is growing each and every day, offering new and better opportunities for professionals who want to grow in their respective careers and businesses. With the company’s recent announcement about opening its publishing platform to all of its … [Continue reading]
This week I'm hosting the Carnival of MoneyPros so take a look at some of the best articles from around the web and leave a comment and let me know which one was your favorite. Editor's Picks: Hank @ Money Q&A writes You College Diploma Is Like … [Continue reading]
One of my friends e-mailed me the other day with a very cryptic subject line: Unclaimed Money. Normally these types of e-mails go straight to my spam folder but since it was from a friend, I figured there might be some validity to it. Sure enough, … [Continue reading]
We all have them: our own personal finance vices, our bad money habits. No one can be perfect all the time, and we're all subject to giving in and spending a little more when we know we shouldn't, or getting a little lax with tracking our spending … [Continue reading]
Even though this blog has seen nearly a 30% increase in readers since the beginning of the year I actually don't receive many questions from readers anymore. Maybe it's because my posts are so intimidating or maybe there is another reason. Either … [Continue reading]
Most of the credit card articles on this site have to do with the points and miles you can accumulate by signing up for various cards and spending on daily purchases. But one of the first things I recommend to someone struggling with their spending … [Continue reading]
Investing your monetary resources is one way to secure your financial future for many years to come. Many may feel that only professionals can invest or trade with success. But knowing a few basics and creating an intelligent plan and sticking with … [Continue reading]
Working full-time in a decent-paying job and still coming up short financially every month? Have you cut expenses where you can, lowered costs where they couldn't be completely eliminated, and cut back on your spending - but still don't have enough … [Continue reading]
I got a very interesting question in my inbox last week from a friend. And to be honest, I had to do a little research before I could give him a good answer. I've never worked for a company with options (or been high enough up to receive them) but … [Continue reading]
This post isn't so much a review as it is praise for the one thing I never travel without: my headphones. These aren't just any headphones though, these are the Bose QC-15's. Since I like to travel, whether it's for work or pleasure (usually the … [Continue reading]
In my 27 years on this earth, I've never lived in a place with A/C. I've always been about 10-15 minutes from the beach so the ocean breeze has helped keep things cool. But it seems like over the past few summers here in Socal, it's been getting … [Continue reading]