Note from David: The following post comes to us from blogging friend of mine Ben Edwards of Money Smart Life. Ben has recently published the book Debt Heroes featuring 21 inspirational stories from people who have gotten out of debt – including … [Read more...]
Military Money: Where to Start Your Military Savings
March 12, 2013 by 2 Comments
Today's guest post is brought to you by Doug Nordman, a military retiree who's been financially independent for over a decade. He wishes he'd known this stuff over 30 years ago when he was just getting started, but he learned enough to overcome his … [Read more...]
Military Money: Understanding Financial Benefits of Military Service
January 29, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Members of our armed forces face unique financial challenges during and after their service. At the same time, military members may be eligible for benefits -- the Thrift Savings Program (TSP) and VA loans to name two -- that civilians are not. To … [Read more...]
The Best Financial iPhone Apps
December 19, 2012 by
Updated! Popular since we first published this list of some of the best financial iPhone apps in early 2009, we refresh this list periodically to help you keep tabs on at least a few of the best financial apps in the Appstore. -DW Personal … [Read more...]
New to Credit? Five Ways to Speed up Building a Good Credit Score
December 4, 2012 by
Anyone whose tried to get a loan with a weak credit history knows that even an excellent credit score will only get you so far with lenders. That myth your uncle told you about signing up for a credit card, using it once, paying it off and letting … [Read more...]
Variable Income: How to Manage Money When you Don’t Earn a Steady Paycheck
December 3, 2012 by
We all like to wake up in the morning knowing there’s enough money for breakfast and this month's electric bill -- not to mention those whopping student loans. For meeting these everyday financial obligations, nothing beats a regular … [Read more...]
How to Pay Your Student Loan Faster
October 25, 2012 by
There’s no doubt that dealing with student loan debt can seem overwhelming. But before you freak out and start to regret spending all that money on your degree, take a second to breathe and remember this: There are things you can do to help pay … [Read more...]
My Money Story: How A Surprisingly Simple Checklist Saved Us $1,365 A Year By Eliminating Wasted Food
September 12, 2012 by
Today I want to introduce a new type of post here on Money Under 30: “My Money Story”. These posts are the financial experiences and lessons of real Money Under 30 readers in their own words. If you would like to contribute your story to a … [Read more...]
Best Miles Rewards Credit Cards
July 9, 2012 by
I've written before that cash back rewards cards make more sense for most people looking to maximize their credit card rewards. That said, savvy users may be able to get more bang for their reward buck by choosing a miles reward credit card. … [Read more...]
