It’s Labor Day already? Where does the summer go? Oh, well. I’m gonna try not to think about that and instead just get pumped for a three-day weekend! I hope you’re able to slow down and celebrate a bit this weekend, too. Maybe you’re just … [Read more...]
Understanding Student Loan Grace Periods, Deferment, and Forbearance
August 28, 2008 by
When you graduate from college or graduate school, it’s only a matter of time before your student loans enter the repayment stage. Know when you need to start repaying your student loans—and when you can temporarily stop making loan … [Read more...]
Stop Being Broke Right Now: Kick Off Financial Success with 10 Minutes and $10
August 26, 2008 by
I think there's some truth to the title of Larry Wignet's book You're Broke Because You Want to Be. Heck, I'm broke because I made the (albeit uninformed) decision to buy things I couldn't afford for about five years. But I don't want to be broke … [Read more...]
Student Loan Forgiveness Guide
August 25, 2008 by
You may be eligible for student loan forgiveness if you graduate from college or graduate school with one or more federal student loans and either volunteer, serve in the military, or work in certain fields in low-paying, high-need areas. Student … [Read more...]
New Feature: Email Notification of Follow-up Comments
August 22, 2008 by
I'm pleased to announce that I have just added the option for readers to to receive email notifications of follow-up comments to any post that you comment on! Just check the box before submitting your comment! You will only receive emails for … [Read more...]
How to Break the Expensive Habit of Eating Out
August 22, 2008 by
Eating out—whether it’s at nice sit down restaurants or a drive-through window—is one of the biggest leaks in a lot of people’s budgets, including mine. Eating out has always been money-sucker for me. And eating out is hard to stop doing … [Read more...]
Weekly Roundup for Aug 22, 2008
August 22, 2008 by
The summer sun is shining here in the Boston area today, but the days are getting shorter and there has been a chill in the air the last few nights that can only mean one thing: September's right around the corner. In this week's weekly roundup I … [Read more...]
Q&A: How Can I Close Credit Card Accounts Without Hurting My Credit Score?
August 21, 2008 by
Mary writes: Since turning 18 (I’m now 26), I have already amassed nine different credit cards with a combined credit limit of around $30,000. I’m paying down a combined credit card debt on four of these cards of about $20,000. I’d like to … [Read more...]
Inc., LLC, or Sole Proprietorship? A Quick Guide to Business Structures for Young Entrepreneurs
August 21, 2008 by
Maybe you’ve got a killer business idea and a bullet-proof business plan, or maybe you’re already raking in some cash, either full-time or on the side. If you’re an entrepreneur, eventually you’ll need to decide how to structure your … [Read more...]
The Bike Commute: How to Prepare to Ride Your Bicycle to Work
August 20, 2008 by
Soaring gas prices have sparked a newfound national interest in a very old piece of technology: the bicycle. I’m in the process of preparing to make my 14 mile round-trip daily commute by bike. While I’m doing it mostly for fitness, fun, and the … [Read more...]
