Personal Finance for Young Professionals
For some reason, the April showers haven't quite hit San Diego like they normally do and the weather has been fantastic lately. Warm days and a nice breeze are why I love living in Socal and this past weekend I decided it would be a good time to … [Continue reading]
This is a guest post by Todd at Fearless Men. Head over to his blog and check out what else he has to say if you like this article! There’s a never ending list of ways to get into debt. Overspending. Using credit cards and only paying the minimum … [Continue reading]
The IRS provides a lot of deductions for hard working Americans like us but a lot of people are unaware of them or maybe scared of an audit. I say bring it on, as long as you have the receipts and proof to back it all up, you should take advantage … [Continue reading]
On Tuesday, the labor department announced the latest CPI-U numbers. With these numbers, you can calculate the upcoming inflation portion of I bonds and determine whether it's better to buy your bonds now or wait until May. As you may know, I bonds … [Continue reading]
The following article is a guest post. If interested in submitting a guest post, please read my guest posting policy and then contact me. You hear the phrase “cash is king” talked about a lot in these credit-crunched times. But what’s really … [Continue reading]
If you're like me, you've probably sent a peer to peer payment before. Whether its the monthly rent, or gambling debts owed to a friend, sending money through Paypal or similar services is pretty easy(and free!). Bitcoin essentially does the same … [Continue reading]
The following article is a guest post. If interested in submitting a guest post, please read my guest posting policy and then contact me. Buying items in bulk is almost always less expensive per unit than buying a single item. But a great deal in … [Continue reading]
Bonds are an essential part of any diversified portfolio. Although we generally don't expect the same high returns with bonds as we do with stocks, there is much less risk. Bond funds can be a great diversification tool since they have low … [Continue reading]
"Satisfaction Guarantee" is a term that I hear thrown around a lot these days. My interpretation of that phrase is that if I'm not satisfied with any aspect of the service or product I receive, I'm entitled to a full refund. That seems like a … [Continue reading]
I hate the ominous feeling of treading back into work after a long vacation. It’s almost depressing to have to go back after a long and restful holiday. Actually, it is downright depressing. I was talking to a co-worker about my post vacation … [Continue reading]
I'm sure you've seen CoinStar machines at your local grocery store and some of you may already use their services, but the hefty fee has always kept me away. I typically pay for all my purchases with my Barclaycard, but for some reason I still seem … [Continue reading]
Even though I often don't have time to comment on a lot of other articles, I read a ton of them. I'm traveling again this weekend so I'll be doing a lot more reading. Reading other people's personal finance articles often inspires some of my … [Continue reading]
I know I was extremely lucky to pick a winner in my lastest stock trade, but boy does it feel good to finally be right. American Airlines(AAMRQ) is up 1,029.47%(as of 3/24/13) since the end of 2011 when I bought it. I'd say my return has been … [Continue reading]
Maybe I haven’t traveled in a while but when did airports become such a rip-off? Just this month, I’ve traveled over 7,000 miles on 3 round trips with another trip to Philadelphia scheduled for next week and everywhere I go I can’t believe how … [Continue reading]
No matter what industry you work in, it's important to stay on top of cutting edge news and technology. Refusing to accept change and innovation is what separates the successful from the not so successful. There's been a lot of breaking news lately … [Continue reading]
I'm on a quest for higher returns(similar to TFB's double bond movement) and so far I've explored peer to peer lending, binary options & REIT's to name just a few. There seems to be a ton of ways to earn above average returns but unfortunately, … [Continue reading]
Whether it's after a few months or a few years, after a certain point in every relationship you'll probably consider moving in together. It's a natural progression in most couples' relationship and at this point, you'll have to weigh the positives … [Continue reading]
Today, I have a guest post from fellow blogger Kyle at Rather Be Shopping. Feel free to head on over to his blog after reading this article and check out some of his other posts! Having recently gone through a major blow to my income, my wife and … [Continue reading]
If you haven't heard of Bluebird, it's all the rage these days in the credit card churning-sphere. Bluebird is a service offered by American Express that allows you to load your card with debit, cash, checks or even direct deposit. Essentially, it's … [Continue reading]
I've been using Turbo Tax to file my taxes for several years now so I thought it would be appropriate to review their product. Last year, I debated over whether or not to hire a CPA but ultimately decided on using Turbo Tax again. Although my taxes … [Continue reading]