Submit to the 208th Carnival of Personal Finance

Money Under 30 will host the 208th Carnival of Personal Finance here next Monday, June 8, 2009. If you would like to participate, don't forget to read the submission guidelines and submit your post before Sunday at 5 p.m. Eastern Time. … [Read more...]

How to Save 50% on Engagement Rings and Wedding Bands

Getting married? The engagement ring and wedding rings you select for your fiancĂ©e and yourself will be symbols of your love and commitment for the rest of your life. Of course, the diamond industry knows this and does a brilliant job coercing us to … [Read more...]

Ally Bank Online Savings Account Review

There's a new national bank that now offers online high yield savings account options. Last month, GMAC Bank re-branded itself as Ally Bank. And, when Ally Bank re-launched, the bank unveiled several new online savings account options that provide … [Read more...]

How Much Does an (Average) Wedding Cost?

The average American wedding costs almost $29,000, according to The Wedding Report, a market research publication. $29,000! That money could buy a nice new car or be a 20% down payment on a $145,000 home. It's also more than many Americans earn in a … [Read more...]

How Much Money Should You Have Saved by 30?

One of the most common questions I get from readers (and curious acquaintances) is how much money should I have saved by 30? (Or by 25, 22, etc.) Of course, it's always seemed to me to be a silly question, because everybody has totally unique … [Read more...]