I awoke Friday, mildly hung-over on turkey and wine, to a TV news clip of early-morning shoppers stampeding through a local Target, elbowing one another for the best "Black Friday" deals. This clip was no different than others played every year on … [Read more...]
The Doorbuster Fallacy: Why Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Other Sales Are Bad for Your Wallet
November 29, 2010 by
Let’s Give Thanks and Give Back, Together
November 24, 2010 by
This Thanksgiving week, I want to give thanks and give back. And you can help! Today, I’m launching a long-overdue Facebook Page for Money Under 30. And I mean literally “launching”. As I publish this, three people like it…including myself … [Read more...]
Beginning Stock Investing: A Starter Guide
November 22, 2010 by
Inspired by David’s First Time Homebuying Guide last week, I wrote this post for beginning stock market investors. Ready to buy your first few shares of stock? Here are five sound pointers to help you get started. 1. Pay off your high interest … [Read more...]
What is an IPO? Facts for New Investors
November 18, 2010 by
IPO is an investing acronym we haven't heard much in a while...until recently. This week, General Motors went through the world's largest-ever IPO following the embattled automaker's bankruptcy last year. GM shares are available for trading as of … [Read more...]
Fringe Benefits For the Win: 15 Tax-Free Perks of Working for the Man
November 17, 2010 by
Do you know how much do you earn? (Hint: If your employer provides benefits, it's actually more than you think.) See, if your salary is $50,000, you don’t earn just $50,000. The actual value of your pay is comprised of both salary and benefits, … [Read more...]
Track Your Spending with Mint Trends
November 16, 2010 by
Not too long ago, I compared budgeting to dieting. Want to lose weight? Count the calories you eat. Want to save more money? Count the pennies you spend. Of course, just like counting calories, tracking your spending manually is---to put it … [Read more...]
In Brief: Shopping While Drunk, Playing Roulette, and Supercharging Your Income
November 12, 2010 by
Here are a few stories from around the Web that we really dug this week. Click on the linked summary to read the full story. Mint Life: Infographic: How couples divide their money Get Rich Slowly: Make more money: How to supercharge your income … [Read more...]
How Can Banks Win Your Business?
November 11, 2010 by
Take a moment and think about your bank or credit union. What do you like most about it? What do you hate about it? Why did you choose it in the first place? Finally, what would another bank or credit union have to do to get you to … [Read more...]
The Real Truth About Loan Modifications
November 9, 2010 by
Loan modification is a hot topic these days. Millions of home owners are currently struggling to make their mortgage payments, and many owe more than their homes are worth. If you find yourself in this situation, your options aren't great. … [Read more...]
ShareBuilder Review: Alternative to Online Brokers Targets Automatic Investors
November 8, 2010 by
If you want to start investing, you need at least a couple grand to get you going, right? Brokers have minimum opening deposits, and then you need to buy enough shares of stock to justify paying trade commissions. Although that may be true at many … [Read more...]
