Today's historic Supreme Court ruling upheld President Obama’s new healthcare laws (you know, "Obamacare"). This ruling included the polarizing individual mandate---the ability for the government to levy a tax on individuals who can afford health … [Read more...]
Should You Pay Off Student Loans Early?
June 26, 2012 by
If you’ve graduated from college or graduate school in the last decade, I don’t need to tell you that college tuition is rising at an unsustainable level or that we are graduating with monstrous student loan debts—to the point that Americans’ … [Read more...]
Is It Better To Buy Or Lease a New Car?
June 20, 2012 by
If you've ever gone car shopping, you may have come across the option to lease a new car. On the surface, a car lease seems too good to be true. You get to drive home in a brand new car for a lower monthly payment than if you got a loan to buy the … [Read more...]
How to Sublet Your Apartment Safely (And More)
June 18, 2012 by
If you’re a college student, recent grad, or anyone living in a big city, you’re no stranger to sublets: Apartments that one tenant subleases to somebody else, often for a short period of time (such as a summer break). Although the concept of … [Read more...]
How Much Do Olympic Athletes Earn?
June 14, 2012 by
Four years, ago, watching the 2008 Olympics, I began to wonder how much Olympic athletes earn -- if anything -- for competing in the games. After all, training for the Olympics (never mind competing) is at least a full-time job. The answer … [Read more...]
Do Daily Deal Sites Cost You More?
June 11, 2012 by
Helicopter flight for two -- 61% off! Eyelash extensions -- 50% off! Four-course dinner at a 5-star restaurant -- 56% off! Four-day trip to Cozumel, Mexico -- 43% off! Thanks to sites like Groupon, Living Social, and dozens of … [Read more...]
401k Asset Allocation: Two Methods for Headache-Free Diversification
June 5, 2012 by
Want to do one thing to ensure the money you’re saving today in your 401k or IRA will be around tomorrow? Diversify. Too many Americans have watched their retirement dreams disappear because they invested solely in the company stock of their … [Read more...]
