How do you go from BROKE to actually COMFORTABLE with your finances? One step at a time. But: Do you know what your next step should be??? I estimate that about 80 percent of questions I get fall into one category: “What next?" And it … [Read more...]
How Do You Hope to Improve Your Finances Next Year?
December 22, 2010 By
Ok, it's question time: What’s your top financial priority next year? Your other goals? Your---dare I say---financial resolutions? Please share your goals in a comment. … [Read more...]
How to Change Lives in 2011: An Interview with Love Drop Co-Founder J. Money
December 17, 2010 By
Guys, today I want to give you the chance to get on something that is literally going to change lives. It's called Love Drop. Co-founded by fellow financial blogger J. Money of Budgets Are Sexy, Love Drop is a new way that people can come … [Read more...]
Do you earn ENOUGH money?*
December 3, 2010 By
If so, how much is it? Why is it enough? At what age did you hit this milestone? What changed? If you don’t earn enough---what will it take to get there? *By enough, I basically mean an annual income that provides for all your needs … [Read more...]
The Doorbuster Fallacy: Why Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Other Sales Are Bad for Your Wallet
November 29, 2010 By
I awoke Friday, mildly hung-over on turkey and wine, to a TV news clip of early-morning shoppers stampeding through a local Target, elbowing one another for the best "Black Friday" deals. This clip was no different than others played every year on … [Read more...]
Let’s Give Thanks and Give Back, Together
November 24, 2010 By
This Thanksgiving week, I want to give thanks and give back. And you can help! Today, I’m launching a long-overdue Facebook Page for Money Under 30. And I mean literally “launching”. As I publish this, three people like it…including myself … [Read more...]
Get $50 or More From Credit Card Sign-On Bonuses
November 23, 2010 By
Here’s some unorthodox financial advice: Go apply for a new credit card. Why? Several major credit cards are offering up cash bonuses of up to $100 if you apply for a new card and spend a minimum amount. If you’re planning some purchases this … [Read more...]
Track Your Spending with Mint Trends
November 16, 2010 By
Not too long ago, I compared budgeting to dieting. Want to lose weight? Count the calories you eat. Want to save more money? Count the pennies you spend. Of course, just like counting calories, tracking your spending manually is---to put it … [Read more...]
How Much Should You Spend on an Engagement Ring?
November 15, 2010 By
For all of you guys out there 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? The short answer is … [Read more...]
In Brief: Shopping While Drunk, Playing Roulette, and Supercharging Your Income
November 12, 2010 By
Here are a few stories from around the Web that we really dug this week. Click on the linked summary to read the full story. Mint Life: Infographic: How couples divide their money Get Rich Slowly: Make more money: How to supercharge your income … [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. 