Do You Fix Your Dings?

Less than two years after buying a new pickup truck, I had received not one, but two grapefruit-sized dents – one for each side – thanks to two different drivers’ reluctance to use a rear-view mirror. … [Read more...]

eBay Has Lost My Business

I used to love eBay. I bought stuff for cheap and I sold crap I didn't need. No longer… … [Read more...]

What to Do When You’re Short on Rent

Cubicle life is full of awkward moments, especially when coworkers make personal calls at work. They go from embarrassing to bizarre, but here’s one call I didn’t expect to hear: “Mr. Landlord, I’m going to be late with the rent this … [Read more...]

How Much Do You Spend on Frivilous Purchases?

During a rare half hour of channel surfing last week I caught a segment of the Suze Orman Show on CNBC show discussing a married couple’s disagreement about how much is acceptable to spend on “frivolous” purchases. … [Read more...]

Why Everybody Should Think Like a CEO

If your life was a business, would it be profitable? Recently I began thinking: What if I organized my personal finances like a business? For one, I would need to make a lot of changes. … [Read more...]

You Want Me to Front You How Much?

When I joined my present employer four years ago I encountered a new financial quandary: How do you plan for out-of-pocket work expenses until they are reimbursed? Early in my career I was an eager young marketing rep and quickly volunteered for … [Read more...]

A Buyer's Market…Or Not

One thing is for sure: It is a difficult time to sell a house. Shouldn't that mean it is a good time to buy a home? It should, but it doesn't. … [Read more...]

I Would Do Anything for Cash, But I Won't Do That

There is no poison in ambition alone. I have found in the last year, however, that I have at times been blinded by my desire to earn enough money to repay my debts, further my education, and build the life of my dreams. … [Read more...]

MoneyUnder30 Acquires Personal Finance Page on MillionDollarWiki.com

Yesterday I purchased the personal finance page at MillionDollarWiki.com. What is it, and why did I buy it? … [Read more...]

How to Budget for and Track Cash Spending

Spending with cash is smart – you always know how much you have. But sooner or later, we all peer into the abyss of an empty wallet and ask: “Where did that $100 go?” … [Read more...]