Last week I wrote about the right and wrong ways to network. But today, successful networking is more than just exchanging business cards at cocktail parties. Online tools like LinkedIn, Doostang, and Facebook are an important part of a solid … [Read more...]
$10 Bus Fares: Frugal or Frightening?
March 28, 2008 by
An axel falls off. A bus catches fire. Scary as hell? Or just par for the course when you get a New York to Boston fare for just $10? How much are you willing to risk to get a really, really cheap ticket? When I lived in New York, I was a … [Read more...]
Organize Receipts with Shoeboxed: A Closer Look at Shoeboxed.com
March 27, 2008 by
I’ve had a lot of fun following start-up Shoeboxed, the service that lets you organize receipts electronically and mail-in receipts to be scanned. I just signed up for the service and can’t wait to get started with them to help me keep track of … [Read more...]
Make Your Savings Account Untouchable
March 27, 2008 by
Have you ever diligently set aside money in a savings account for a few months only to take it out when an unexpected expense came up? I’ve done it more than I care to admit. I don’t have trouble making depositing money to savings, I have trouble … [Read more...]
Money Under 30 Featured in 5 Carnivals This Week
March 26, 2008 by
I was busy posting last week, as this week's carnivals show! Here's this week's personal finance roundup. … [Read more...]
Money Under 30 to Host the Carnival of Personal Finance on May 12, 2008
March 26, 2008 by
I am pleased to announce that Money Under 30 will host the Carnival of Personal Finance on Monday, May 12, 2008. That happens to be the day after Mother's Day, so don't forget mom as you polish up your submissions that week! … [Read more...]
After Criticism, SmartyPig Drops Contribution Fee
March 26, 2008 by
After criticism from customers and personal finance bloggers, social saving startup SmartyPig has dropped the $5 fee for users to contribute to other users' savings goals. … [Read more...]
How to Vacation without Going into Debt
March 26, 2008 by
Vacations, whether on a local beach or exotic foreign city, are important rewards. Getaways both motivate and rejuvenate, and after a year of hard work, we deserve it. Unfortunately, what we deserve and what we can afford can be two entirely … [Read more...]
Think Networking Gets You Ahead? Not How You're Doing It
March 25, 2008 by
As you know, landing the job you want can be more about who you know than what you know. Networking is critical. But just as there are good ways and bad ways to meet a prospective girlfriend or boyfriend, there are good ways -- and not so good ways … [Read more...]
10 Costly Driving Habits
March 21, 2008 by
Once upon a time, the only certainties in life were “death and taxes.” Today, it’s safe to say we can add a third -- rising gas prices. The price of fuel keeps going up, with nary an end in sight. Need some ways to save on gas? Here are ten … [Read more...]
