Author Archive for David Weliver

As I drool over the recently-unveiled Blackberry Bold, I am reflecting on my upgrade from a regular old mobile phone to a Blackberry about a year and a half ago. Was it worth it? Continued

I usually don’t blog about every credit card teaser and bonus that comes along, but this is an exception: The Discover® Business Card is giving you the ability to earn a $100 Cashback Bonus when you apply now. Continued

Earlier this year, Intuit released a new Web-based version of its legendary personal finance management software Quicken called Quicken Online Edition. Created especially for newbies to managing money, Quicken Online can help you tackle your financial challenges with simple, user-friendly features.

In this Quicken Online Edition Review, I take a look at some of Quicken Online’s features, strengths and weaknesses, and possible uses. Continued

Remember the Seinfeld episode when George complains of back pain only to learn it’s his brick-size wallet in his back pocket causing the problem? Someday, I hope to have the ultimate simple wallet. What would be in there? Continued

Welcome to the 152nd Edition of the Carnival of Personal Finance!

Each week, the carnival features the best personal finance blogging on the Web. In this week’s carnival you’ll find money-saving tips, ideas for your investments, commentaries on taxes and the economy, and even a couple of financial posts inspired by Mother’s Day! Continued

I just noticed that I received my $600 economic stimulus tax rebate via direct deposit today. While I am putting this money in my high yield savings account for now, I have to chuckle at how I’m really going to spend this money: on a trip to Europe this August.

So much for stimulating the US economy personally, although I hope others do. Today that $600 is only worth €393, which won’t go far away from home. But an economic boost just may nudge that exchange rate back up a bit before summer.

How are you spending — or saving — your tax rebate?

Just a reminder, Money Under 30 will host the 152nd Carnival of Personal Finance next Monday, May 12th. If you would like to be considered for the carnival, please submit your entries at the Carnival of Personal Finance homepage. I’m looking forward to reading a bunch of great posts!

According to US Census Data, Americans in their twenties are the least likely of any age group to have health insurance. Even if you are young, healthy, and poor, is going without health insurance an acceptable risk or just plain stupid? Continued

To all graduates and all other twentysomethings who don’t know what you want to be when you grow up (myself included): follow your dreams, but find a career that pays well and has long term growth prospects. The more money you make, and the more secure a job you hold, the more time and freedom you will have to pursue your life outside of work. In today’s rapidly changing and uncertain economy, what fields are best? Continued

While frugal air travel tips abound, info on saving money on car rentals is scarce. That’s too bad, as car rental can be the most confusing part of traveling.

Photo by TranceMist.

Online quotes do not include multiple taxes, fees, and surcharges, and the rental agency will try to sell you upgrades, add-ons and all kinds of insurance when you pick up your car.

Often, you have no idea how much the car rental is actually going to cost until you return the car and it’s too late.

How do all the fees stack up – and what can you do about it? Here are five tips to save you big bucks the next time you rent a car. Continued