I'm blogging live today from Finovate in New York, a one-day conference featuring the best new financial and banking technology innovations from leading established companies and the hottest young startups. I just finished listening to 31---that's … [Read more...]
Mindfulness and Money
September 29, 2009 by
In this post, I’m going to ask you to slow down, look inward, and do some reflection. Most often, I write about straightforward topics like debt repayment, credit scoring, and budgeting. Don’t get me wrong---it’s important stuff. But on a … [Read more...]
Weekly Links: Working
September 26, 2009 by
A lot of people enjoyed this week's article How to Ask Your Boss to Work from Home. Staying on-theme, here are some weekly links all about working. Squawkfox (@Squawkfox) is running an extremely helpful series on writing cover leters. Don't miss … [Read more...]
Person-to-Person Personal Loans
September 24, 2009 by
In the past year, we have seen banks cut back credit lines, raise interest rates, and limit new loans to only people with immaculate---and I mean immaculate--credit histories. That means it's become difficult, if not impossible, for well-meaning … [Read more...]
Debit Card Dangers
September 24, 2009 by
It's a hot-button question: If you're in debt, do you get rid of all of your credit cards and stick to debit cards and cash only? Or can you discipline yourself to still use credit cards for routine purchases and pay the balance off in full every … [Read more...]
How to Ask Your Boss to Work from Home
September 23, 2009 by
For today’s information workers, offices don’t make sense. Why commute in rush-hour traffic to sit in a cube and write, research, and make phone calls: all things you could do anywhere? For many workers, ending---or at least reducing---daily … [Read more...]
10 Easy Ways To Simplify Your Finances
September 22, 2009 by
I’ve been on a simplicity kick for a while. To give you an example: My wallet now consists of my ID and three other cards wrapped up in a rubber band. My key chain holds my house key and my car key---that’s it. I’m just tired of wasting time … [Read more...]
Living Credit Card-to-Credit Card: Escape from Revolving Debt Hell
September 18, 2009 by
Many people live paycheck-to-paycheck. Income goes into your checking account, and all of it’s gone before next payday. That’s scary. Even scarier? Living credit card-to-credit card. In other words, using credit cards that already have … [Read more...]
No Credit History? Prepare for an Uphill Climb to Auto, Home Financing
September 17, 2009 by
Matt, 26, feels it’s time to stop renting and think about buying a home. He earns $48,000 a year at his IT job outside Washington, D.C, he has saved $20,000 he could use for a down payment (and more in his 401k), and he has no debt. And that’s … [Read more...]
