Photo by fensterbme. Some say your twenties are the best years of your life. They are years to be carefree and have fun. They are years to grow as an adult, and to find your place in the world. They are also the years … [Read more...]
For Women’s Eyes Only
July 14, 2010 By
Guys, forgive what I’m about to say. The 2000s will be women’s century. The Atlantic recently ran a cover story called The End of Men. It outlined all the ways women are kicking men’s butts. For instance: So many more young women … [Read more...]
Meet Your Financial Objectives: Goals vs. Restrictions
July 13, 2010 By
I have this coffee habit. I love the stuff. I love that caffeine rush I get in the morning from a steaming cup of joe. I’ve gone on and off caffeine so many times in my adult life, I’ve lost count. Sure, caffeine isn’t great for you, … [Read more...]
Find Your Saving Sweet Spot
July 8, 2010 By
People who aren’t saving for retirement share a common excuse: “I want to enjoy life now. After all, I could get hit by a beer truck tomorrow.” On the flip side, compulsive savers max out 401(k)s and IRAs while living with six roommates and … [Read more...]
The Power Of Asking
June 14, 2010 By
As we grow out of our teenage years, we often become more confident and sure of ourselves. Personally, I have found that I’ve become more confident and less afraid to speak my mind and ask for what I want. Nowadays, if I want something, … [Read more...]
The Cardinal Sin of Personal Finance
June 2, 2010 By
This is a guest post from Kevin, who blogs at 20smoney.com. Personal finance is pretty common-sense stuff if you think about it. Yet, the majority of the public fails to implement this common sense into their daily lives. For instance, I believe … [Read more...]
I Have a Bank Account Fetish
May 3, 2010 By
I opened a business checking account last week to separate personal expenditures from business transactions. It was long overdue, but I pushed it off for so long because I already felt I had plenty of bank accounts---three checking accounts and … [Read more...]
Beware Time Suck
April 20, 2010 By
Every day, I have a plan to come home from work and get in two or three solid hours studying for my CPA exam. I always leave work with good intentions. I tell myself that I will head straight home, fire up my laptop, avoid any unnecessary internet … [Read more...]
A Simple Spreadsheet for Tracking Shared Expenses
April 13, 2010 By
Do you share monthly expenses with a roommate or significant other but pay for them from separate bank accounts? For better or worse, that’s how my wife and I have been splitting up our monthly expenses since we got hitched last August. We have a … [Read more...]
The Principle That Can Make You Rich or Keep You Broke
March 26, 2010 By
Imagine you’re in the final stretch of a grueling race, vying for first with a small pack of determined opponents. As adrenaline and your desire to win pushes you forward, one by one, you pass your competitors. Finally, with the finish line in … [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. 