Last week, just before Thanksgiving, I sent an article to people on my email list that you won’t find on the blog. I was psyched to see how many of you wrote back saying you enjoyed the advice. If you only saw the subject line or skimmed the … [Read more...]
How to Buy an Engagement Ring Online
November 28, 2011 By 14 Comments
Recently I was reflecting on my experience shopping for Lauren's diamond engagement ring. (I proposed at Christmas, as many guys do, so I was shopping for the ring about this time of year.) As a result, I decided to revive this important post on … [Read more...]
How Not To Suck at Applying for a Job
November 18, 2011 By 13 Comments
Most people absolutely suck at applying to jobs. And this is GREAT NEWS. Why? Because it means that with just the tiniest bit of consideration and work, you should be able to absolutely crush your next job search. Not too long ago, I was … [Read more...]
What’s Your #1 Financial Goal?
November 8, 2011 By
Any man who can drive safely while kissing a pretty girl is simply not giving the kiss the attention it deserves. ---Albert Einstein. Einstein was a smart guy, and he knew the importance of something that we are terrible at today: How to focus on … [Read more...]
My Favorite Credit Cards (and More)
October 21, 2011 By
I get lots of questions about credit cards. Because so many blogs cover the subject, I'm getting away from doing a lot of credit card posts, but for those who ask, I want to keep my credit card coverage current. So I give you: Six simple credit … [Read more...]
Your Money Checklist
October 12, 2011 By
3,500 feet above the sleepy small towns of Maine's Oxford Hills, I nudged the yoke on the rickety old Cessna 152 and banked into a lazy left turn back toward the airport after the day's flying lesson. As much fun as I was having, I was relieved the … [Read more...]
What’s The #1 Thing I Can Help You With?
October 4, 2011 By
This year is the 5th “blogiversary” of Money Under 30. As I plan for the next five years, I want your input. What’s the number one thing Money Under 30 can help you with that you may not be able to get anywhere else? Let me know in a … [Read more...]
Financial Checkup: Why Julia Can’t Get Ahead on $35,000 a Year
September 26, 2011 By
About once a month, I answer one reader’s financial questions and give them a public financial checkup. If you want to be considered for a future checkup and are willing to share your finances with me, learn more here. Julia is a single, 26-year … [Read more...]
Make Change Easier: An Interview with Adam Baker of Man Vs. Debt
September 20, 2011 By
Today, I'm excited to bring you an interview with Adam Baker of Man Vs. Debt. "Baker" (as he's known) exploded onto the personal finance blogging scene a couple of years ago as he wrote about his family's decision to sell most of what they owned … [Read more...]
Free Net Worth Spreadsheet
September 1, 2011 By
This post contains a free net worth tracking spreadsheet template for Microsoft Excel (.xlsx). Please enjoy it for your personal use. An explanation of net worth and why I use this spreadsheet follows the screenshot. As you may know, I'm not a … [Read more...]
I'm David Weliver. At 26, I had NO savings and NO financial plan. I was maxed out, stressed out, and fed up. Then, I changed. I repaid $80k of debt, tripled my income, and bought a home. I'll show you how to get similar results. 