Leasing your car is an expensive way to get around. And if you suddenly find yourself unable to afford your existing auto lease, you can't just put your car up for sale or run to the dealer to trade it in. But what most don't know is: Yes, you can … [Read more...]
Certificates of Deposit: Don’t Bother, Unless…
May 27, 2008 By
Banks love to advertise CDs (certificates of deposit). But when you’re in your twenties and early thirties, CDs don’t make a lot of sense. … [Read more...]
E*Trade Max-Rate Checking and Complete Savings Reviewed
May 27, 2008 By
If you’re a bank teller, we apologize. We think everybody should ditch their branch bank for E*Trade. Here’s why. … [Read more...]
How I Organize My Financial Records (And Why You Should)
May 22, 2008 By
You may never need to go back and see how much you spent on gas in March, 2006. But what if you did? Organizing your bank statements, receipts, and tax returns can save you headaches down the road. Here are a few reasons you should organize your … [Read more...]
Five Recession Proof Careers for Graduates
May 20, 2008 By
This month, hundreds of thousands of job seekers with newly minted diplomas will be hitting the market. Previously, I covered jobs for recent grads with good prospects and high pay. Even though I agree that an economic slump will not affect the … [Read more...]
BlackBerries: An Investment or a Splurge?
May 12, 2008 By
As I drool over the recently-unveiled BlackBerry Bold, I am reflecting on my upgrade from a regular old mobile phone to a BlackBerry about a year and a half ago. Was it worth it? … [Read more...]
The Simple Wallet: Four Cards and Four Bills
May 12, 2008 By
Remember the Seinfeld episode when George complains of back pain only to learn it’s his brick-size wallet in his back pocket causing the problem? Someday, I hope to have the ultimate simple wallet. What would be in there? … [Read more...]
Carnival of Personal Finance #152
May 12, 2008 By
Welcome to the 152nd Edition of the Carnival of Personal Finance! Each week, the carnival features the best personal finance blogging on the Web. In this week's carnival you'll find money-saving tips, ideas for your investments, commentaries on … [Read more...]
Thanks for the $600, America: I'm Buying Euros
May 8, 2008 By
I just noticed that I received my $600 economic stimulus tax rebate via direct deposit today. While I am putting this money in my high yield savings account for now, I have to chuckle at how I'm really going to spend this money: on a trip to Europe … [Read more...]
Get Your Articles in for the Carnival of Personal Finance #152
May 8, 2008 By
Just a reminder, Money Under 30 will host the 152nd Carnival of Personal Finance next Monday, May 12th. If you would like to be considered for the carnival, please submit your entries at the Carnival of Personal Finance homepage. I'm looking forward … [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. 