It’s perhaps the biggest financial quandary facing every young saver: Personal finance advice –- including our own --- implores you to save as much for retirement as possible. But the younger you are, the more likely you have other important … [Read more...]
Southwest Airlines® Rapid Rewards® Premier Credit Card Review
February 2, 2013 by
Southwest Airlines is a favorite affordable carrier for millions of Americans. Recently, Southwest and Chase released a new credit card: The Southwest Airlines® Rapid Rewards® Premier Credit Card. How does it compare to other major airline credit … [Read more...]
Best Credit Cards for International Travel
February 1, 2013 by
Travelling abroad? Make sure you have the right plastic. The best credit cards for international travel don't charge excessive foreign currency credit card fees, are accepted worldwide, and offer concierge-level service to help with your … [Read more...]
Personal Loans vs. Credit Cards
February 1, 2013 by
When life's big expenses crop up, it's always best to pay cash. But what if you can't? If you don't have emergency savings and suddenly face a car repair, tax bill, or some other major expense, you may have to borrow money to pay it. And most of the … [Read more...]
How Much Should You Spend on an Engagement Ring?
February 1, 2013 by
Thinking of popping the question? I’m sure you have heard the old tradition that you need to spend two month’s salary on a diamond engagement ring. You’re probably wondering: Do I have to? No, of course not. How much you should spend on … [Read more...]
Best Cash Back Credit Cards
January 29, 2013 by
If you're one of us few and proud who religiously pay your credit card balance off in full each month, you get to benefit from cash credit card rewards -- the percentage of your purchases that your card will pay you back as points, miles, or even … [Read more...]
When to Buy a TV: The Best Time to Buy a Flat Screen Might Not Be When You Think
January 28, 2013 by
Every holiday season, I love to whine about the how Black Friday sales gets people to spend more than they should and puts and unhealthy focus on buying stuff you don’t really need, can’t afford, or both. But that all changes in the event I’m … [Read more...]
Q&A: Should I Invest Money I Need in Two Years?
January 24, 2013 by
Q: I just started my first full-time job (this Monday!) and found your blog doing a search trying to make sense of my 401(k) options. I have been so inspired reading all over your blog since then and learning more about investing and saving for … [Read more...]
Q&A: I Want to Travel Before Starting a Career, But What About my Student Loans?
January 17, 2013 by
Q: I am about to start paying off my $30,000 of student loan debt and am wondering how to approach this. Should I go with the most aggressive [repayment plan] or not? I am a waitress, so I never know what my income is going to be. I do have about … [Read more...]
