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...]
Why Cash Is Still King of the Monthly Budget
March 20, 2008 By
Last week I blogged up 10 tech tools to help you budget. This week, I’m going to suggest why you might want to through them all out the window. … [Read more...]
10 Things You Should Know About Debt Management Programs
March 19, 2008 By
Debt management (also called credit counseling) is a booming industry these days as more and more consumers drown in credit card debt. With ads promising easy debt relief, these programs are tempting to anybody struggling to stay on top of debt. But … [Read more...]
Amex Blue Sky vs. Discover Miles vs. Citi PremierPass
March 19, 2008 By
Last Tuesday my weekly credit post compared credit cards rewards: cash back vs. air miles. As promised, this week’s article looks in depth at what I feel are the best three no fee air travel rewards credit cards. It’s an airline rewards credit … [Read more...]
10 Tips for Finding a Shared Living Space
March 18, 2008 By
Last week I wrote about my return to sharing an apartment after living alone. Moving in with unknown roommates or renting out a spare bedroom can be daunting, but can save a fistful of cash. Here are 10 tips to increase your chances of finding a … [Read more...]
Asset Allocation for Investors Under Thirty
March 17, 2008 By
I have written a lot about the importance of contributing to a 401(k) or IRA on this site, but rarely about how you should invest that money. Truth is, getting money out of your paycheck and into investments is only half the fight. Now it’s time … [Read more...]
10 Tips for Riding Out a Job You Hate
March 17, 2008 By
Are you miserable at work? There is no sin in looking for greener pastures, but you should never quit without a new position lined up. To protect your most important asset – your professional skills and experience – bide your time at a dead-end … [Read more...]
Despite Lower Rate, Why I Love Saving With ING
March 13, 2008 By
Astute readers may notice that I often plug my high yield savings accounts review. (See?) Yes, I earn affiliate commissions from that page, but even if not, I would still plug it. I love helping readers start saving. An interesting observation I … [Read more...]
Should You Ever Buy a Brand New Car?
March 13, 2008 By
True penny pinchers always buy used cars over new ones for one rock solid reason: new cars depreciate by thousands of dollars the second you drive off the lot. But three years ago, before my financial epiphany, I bought a new car, and I don’t … [Read more...]
I'm David Weliver. At 26, I had NO savings and NO financial plan. I was maxed out, stressed out, and fed up. Then, I changed. I repaid $80k of debt, tripled my income, and bought a home. I'll show you how to get similar results. 