Fire. Theft. Vandalism. Flooding. Scary, right? Although we hope it won't happen to us, anybody could be a disaster victim. And that's why home owners have insurance---to protect the roof over our heads and replace possessions in case the … [Read more...]
The Real Cost Of Having A Baby
March 28, 2012 by
For many of you, crying babies and babbling toddlers are the last things on your mind. If you’re like I was "before child", when you see a family with a gaggle of kids in line at a store, you pick another register---quick. Been there. Of course … [Read more...]
How to Choose a Financial Advisor
November 11, 2011 by
Occasionally I like to open up the site to guest bloggers to offer perspective on things I can't. Today I've got a post on choosing a financial advisor from Neal Frankle. Neal is a blogging buddy of mine, a Certified Financial Planner in Los Angeles, … [Read more...]
Your Money Checklist
October 12, 2011 by
3,500 feet above the sleepy small towns of Maine's Oxford Hills, I nudged the yoke on the rickety old Cessna 152 and banked into a lazy left turn back toward the airport after the day's flying lesson. As much fun as I was having, I was relieved the … [Read more...]
Free Net Worth Spreadsheet
September 1, 2011 by
This post contains a free net worth tracking spreadsheet template for Microsoft Excel (.xlsx). Please enjoy it for your personal use. An explanation of net worth and why I use this spreadsheet follows the screenshot. As you may know, I'm not a … [Read more...]
The Start-Up That Thinks Quality Investment Advice Shouldn’t Just Be For Rich People
July 13, 2011 by
The majority of the financial services industry pays little attention to young people. For example, unless you’re sitting on a seven-figure trust fund, the best financial advisors probably won’t return your calls. (And you should be wary of … [Read more...]
Your Money Ratios Book Review
January 20, 2010 by
As a financial writer, I try to do one thing above all else: Make intimidating financial topics easier to understand. Sometimes I succeed, often I fail, but my goal is always the same: Make managing your money simpler. So I am excited to review a … [Read more...]
Five “Forgotten” Financial Habits to Develop In Your Twenties
November 3, 2009 by
"I'm 25 and only make $30k a year. I've got student loans. I'm broke! Why should I care about investing?" I hear this all the time. When it comes to money, many of my peers (at least the ones not completely afraid of their finances) are concerned … [Read more...]
Financial Products You (Probably) Don’t Need
September 18, 2008 by
My twenty something friends sometimes ask me whether they should hire a financial advisor. Usually, they have just read an article or heard a high-pressure marketing spiel. The fact is, unless you have over $100,000 in investments, you don’t need a … [Read more...]
Carnival of Personal Finance #152
May 12, 2008 by
Welcome to the 152nd Edition of the Carnival of Personal Finance! Each week, the carnival features the best personal finance blogging on the Web. In this week's carnival you'll find money-saving tips, ideas for your investments, commentaries on … [Read more...]
