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...]
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...]
Is it Okay to Get Married With Debt?
March 12, 2008 by
I turned 27 this year, and my mailman started delivering more wedding invitations than bills. It sounds lovely, except that those damned lacy invites end up costing more than the bills! My opinions of showers and gift registries aside, all this … [Read more...]
The Better Deal: Cash Back or Miles Credit Cards?
March 11, 2008 by
Upon becoming a business traveler, I got a no-annual fee airline miles rewards card, but I sometimes wonder if cash rewards are the better way to go. Here’s a quick and dirty face-off between cash back credit cards and no-annual fee miles cards. … [Read more...]
After a Year Living Alone, a Return to Roommates
March 11, 2008 by
In just five years since college, I have experienced every living situation imaginable (read on for the list). Based upon my rental resume, one would think that once I found myself living alone, in a modest one bedroom, I would stay put. I didn’t. … [Read more...]
