I try to justify my monthly AT&T phone bill and iPhone ownership by using my iPhone to offset costs in other areas of my life. There are a lot of apps for the iPhone, and with some searching you can find the ones that will help you to reduce … [Read more...]
How to Buy an Engagement Ring Online
November 28, 2011 By 15 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...]
The Best Inexpensive Christmas Gifts People Will Actually Want to Receive
November 22, 2011 By 6 Comments
What was the best inexpensive holiday gift you’ve ever received? Let's forget the iPhones and diamonds for a second. Was there a gift that didn't cost a lot but made you unbearably happy, not only when you opened it, but for months after that? … [Read more...]
Extreme Couponing: Are These People Brilliant or Just Plain Crazy?
August 23, 2011 By 45 Comments
I’ve been hearing a lot lately about extreme couponing. The hit reality show on TLC and dismal economy seem to be driving interest in this phenomenon that takes clipping coupons to, well, extremes. (This is not the neatly-organized coupon folder … [Read more...]
Wedding Expenses: Worth it or Worthless? Thoughts on What Counted on my Big Day
July 29, 2011 By 21 Comments
If you’re planning a wedding---or even just imagining getting hitched anytime soon---the thought of paying for all that stuff can be overwhelming. The list of typical wedding expenses is long, and few are cheap. Now that it’s been a bit … [Read more...]
How to Save Money While Planning a Fabulous Wedding (Plus: A Free Wedding Budget Spreadsheet and Guest List)
March 8, 2011 By 4 Comments
I’m in the homestretch of my engagement. My wedding is 99% planned: loose ends are coming together, I’m attending wedding showers thrown in my honor, butterflies are fluttering around in my stomach, and I’m this close to gaining one new last … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Dramatically Lower Your Home Energy Costs All Year Long
December 9, 2010 By 17 Comments
Utility bills? Ugh. If you own a home or rent and pay your own utilities, you know it’s no fun shelling out money for these bills every month. Essential? Yes. Fun? Certainly not. Here are a few small adjustments you can make throughout your home … [Read more...]
The Doorbuster Fallacy: Why Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Other Sales Are Bad for Your Wallet
November 29, 2010 By 10 Comments
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...]
How Much Should You Spend on an Engagement Ring?
November 15, 2010 By 138 Comments
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...]
For Football Season, Four Money-Saving Tips on Game Day
October 21, 2010 By 1 Comment
You wake up to College Game Day with Kirk Herbstreit and Lee Corso on television every Saturday morning. The air is cool and crisp. Your weekends are planned around important games. Fall...and football season...is in full effect! And every true … [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.