The end of the year is a time of hope … we look forward to next year, often with the intentions of making it better than the last. It’s also a time of reflection, and for those in control of their finances (like all of us in the Money Under 30 … [Read more...]
Ask David: What Should I Do With My Year-end Bonus Check?
December 20, 2012 by
After many years of school, I now have my first job and I expect to receive a year-end bonus somewhere between $5,000 and $10,000. What should I do with my bonus check? What kind of saving options do I have? (I will already have maxed out my 401k.) … [Read more...]
♥ & $: Compulsive Shopping or Retail Therapy? When Enough is Enough
December 19, 2012 by
Five of us stood grumbling in a check out line the other day. Our arms were filled with clothing and books and knick knacks soon to be wrapped up and hidden under the Christmas tree. The woman in front of me complained about Christmas shopping. Or … [Read more...]
♥ & $: Get Gift Giving Right
December 5, 2012 by
The last time my husband surprised me with a gift was Christmas 2008. I had mentioned how much I loved the leather jacket a girlfriend was wearing and he got it in his head to buy me one just like it. He spent days searching stores, combed the … [Read more...]
Advice for Winning $500 Million
November 28, 2012 by
Like a lot of people this week, my wife and I have been seduced by the media attention surrounding the half-billion dollar Powerball lottery prize – the nation’s second biggest lotto jackpot ever. And so, last night, we bought a single $2 … [Read more...]
♥ & $: Banning Black Friday and Other Lessons Learned Along the Way
November 21, 2012 by
It was a tradition, something my mother and I did together on the Friday after Thanksgiving. We would spend the morning leisurely perusing the sales and then have lunch at I. Magnin’s, the august department store at the base of Union Square in San … [Read more...]
♥ & $: What Baggage do you Bring to Your Relationship with Money?
November 7, 2012 by
Please join me in welcoming Lisen Stromberg to Money Under 30. Lisen is an accomplished journalist who will be writing a new biweekly series "♥ & $:" focusing on how young couples can better tackle financial issues together. Welcome, Lisen. … [Read more...]
Money Mentors: Software Entrepreneur Ben Slivka On Investing, Financial Education
September 10, 2012 by
Note from David: Maria is Money Under 30’s new assistant editor. This is her first post. I’ve always thought the best part of studying journalism is being able to ask any question I want. When I don’t have an answer, it’s great to be able … [Read more...]
3 Secrets To Successful Habit Change
August 15, 2012 by
During more than six years blogging about money, I have become increasingly interested in learning more about what role habits -- both good and bad -- play in financial success. Additionally: Where do our habits come from? Why are bad habits so … [Read more...]
10 Astonishingly Common Misconceptions About Money
August 1, 2012 by
Lots of people have some pretty big misconceptions about money. Some of these are perpetuated by financial media. Many of them are dangerous. Are you guilty of any of these? If so, let me know in a comment and tell me why you believed it. 1. … [Read more...]
