Phew! I finished my site updates last night and was able to get to bed at a decent hour. I’ve settled on this new site design (sorry for the recent testing). I hope it provides you a with a cleaner, simpler, and more pleasant reading … [Read more...]
Note to Readers: Site and Subscription Updates
October 16, 2008 by
Hi all. If you subscribe to Money Under 30 please read this site update notice. If you currently subscribe to Money Under 30 posts by email, your subscription will be changing. … [Read more...]
Worried About Your Finances? In A Bad Economy, Worry Only About What You Can Control
October 16, 2008 by
A bad economy (can we call it a recession yet?) and worry go hand-in-hand. Case-in-point: My employer announced layoffs yesterday. I’m safe, but I immediately grew worried. Then I reminded myself of the advice I gave on Tuesday in a post about … [Read more...]
Quicken Online is Now Free
October 13, 2008 by
Quicken Online, an online budgeting tool based upon the popular personal finance software, is now competely free. … [Read more...]
How to Get Hired in a Recession: Eight Tips for Job Hunting in Today’s Tough Times
October 13, 2008 by
Landing a new job is never a cakewalk, but today’s tough economy is sure to make it especially difficult. Whether you are fishing for a first job out of school, recently laid off, or just ready to make a change, being prepared and having the right … [Read more...]
Pay Yourself First!
October 10, 2008 by
Want to spend ten minutes doing one thing for your finances that will have an absolutely MASSIVE impact on your ability to spend less, save more, and reach your goals faster? If you answered yes, then it's time to pay yourself first. The … [Read more...]
Murder Your Debt…Now!!!
October 9, 2008 by
Are you a cold-blooded killer? I hope to be. I wake up some mornings in a cold sweat because for the past ten years, I’ve been in an abusive relationship. My abuser? Lots and lots of debt. I’d never advocate killing a person, but I do advocate … [Read more...]
Protecting Your Finances From the Crisis: My Take on The WSJ’s Ten Tips
October 8, 2008 by
The Wall Street Journal is running this article today: Ten Ways to Protect Your Finances From the Crisis. I agree with most of the suggestions, but I’m adding a few tips for us younger folks without big investment portfolios and perhaps without … [Read more...]
How to Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck and Start Getting Ahead
October 6, 2008 by
Do you live paycheck to paycheck? Most Americans do. Money comes in on payday, and in two weeks (or sooner) it’s gone. When you don’t have emergency savings, or even a cushion in your checking account, the smallest unexpected expense can put your … [Read more...]
Q&A: Will My Credit Score Go Down if a Credit Card Company Closes My Account for Non-use?
October 3, 2008 by
Leticia asks: I received a letter from a credit card company saying that since I have not used their credit card for over a year they will be closing my account. I have had the card for over five years and kept in good standing, but have used other … [Read more...]
