As a kid, did you ever have a relative that sent a check – or cash – for your birthday? While cash can’t always replace a thoughtful gift (avoid giving $100 bills as an anniversary gift, for example), there are times cash money is the most … [Read more...]
Personal Loans vs. Credit Cards
June 12, 2008 By
If you had to tap unsecured credit to meet an unexpected expense, you would probably turn to your credit cards without much thought. There is, however, another option. Personal loans – also called signature loans – may or may not be a better … [Read more...]
Blogging for Profit, Part Three: Traffic
June 11, 2008 By
If you’re serious about making money blogging and already have your blog topic and your blog set-up, the next step is to get eyeballs on your site! Here’s how you can begin to write great content and utilize several unique strategies to begin to … [Read more...]
How to Take a 401(k) Loan – And Why You Shouldn’t
June 10, 2008 By
As the economy hiccups, more workers are turning to 401(k) loans for emergency cash. According to a recent study by the Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies, 18% of U.S. workers took a 401(k) loan last year. That’s an increase from 11% in … [Read more...]
5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Transferring a Credit Card Balance
June 9, 2008 By
Struggling with credit card debt? Low-rate balance transfers can save you wasted cash. But before you transfer a balance, double check to be sure moving your balance won’t do more harm than good. … [Read more...]
Introducing the Best of Money Under 30
June 9, 2008 By
As I approach my 300th post here at Money Under 30, it's about time to dedicate a page to the best of Money Under 30. I've chosen my favorite 10 posts from the past two years, and I'll update it occasionally to include new hit posts. … [Read more...]
Should You Boycott Gas Stations?
June 6, 2008 By
As the price of gas continues to climb, there is the inevitable chatter in the office, among friends, and via chain e-mails, that perhaps it's time we organize boycotts of certain gas station brands - or stop buying petroleum at all - at least for a … [Read more...]
Blogging for Profit Part Two: Starting Your Blog
June 6, 2008 By
Continuing our series on how to blog for profit, this post looks at how to start your blog for less than $20 – or even for free. … [Read more...]
Review of the College Grad Money Guide
June 5, 2008 By
Jim over at Blueprint for Financial Prosperity recently announced a free e-book called the College Grad Money Guide. Since the e-book's topic is right up my alley, I had to take a look. … [Read more...]
Blogging for Profit Part One: Your Blog Topic
June 5, 2008 By
With plenty of bloggers making a steady part-time income from their sites and some even earning a full-time income, I thought I would share the strategies I employed to turn my blogs into a significant source of extra income each month. … [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. 