Foreign cities, new friends, cheap beer and a ragged, well-used passport: traveling the world while you’re young sounds so glamorous. And it is. I studied abroad in Argentina and loved my travels. But it really drained my bank account. I’ve … [Read more...]
DIY or Buy? When It’s Cheaper to Make It Yourself or Buy Off The Shelf
December 6, 2012 by
Last year, the Better Business Bureau received 5,558 complaints regarding general contractors, placing the group in the top 30 out of all industries tracked, according to Money Talks News. No wonder home improvement stores are packed to the gills … [Read more...]
Tell Us How You Would Use $250 for a Chance to Win It
September 28, 2012 by
How would you use an extra $250 right now? What if I said that you could not just stash it away in savings or use it to directly pay down debt? Well, that's the challenge. In a comment, tell us specifically how you would use $250. The reader … [Read more...]
How Much Do Olympic Athletes Earn?
June 14, 2012 by
Four years, ago, watching the 2008 Olympics, I began to wonder how much Olympic athletes earn -- if anything -- for competing in the games. After all, training for the Olympics (never mind competing) is at least a full-time job. The answer … [Read more...]
Are You Following Us on Twitter and Facebook?
December 13, 2011 by
If you're not following Money Under 30 on Twitter and Facebook, you're missing out on fun conversations and valuable tips, most of which you won't see here on the blog. Follow us on Twitter or like us on Facebook here now. Here are some … [Read more...]
What’s The #1 Thing I Can Help You With?
October 4, 2011 by
This year is the 5th “blogiversary” of Money Under 30. As I plan for the next five years, I want your input. What’s the number one thing Money Under 30 can help you with that you may not be able to get anywhere else? Let me know in a … [Read more...]
Financial Checkup: Why Julia Can’t Get Ahead on $35,000 a Year
September 26, 2011 by
About once a month, I answer one reader’s financial questions and give them a public financial checkup. If you want to be considered for a future checkup and are willing to share your finances with me, learn more here. Julia is a single, 26-year … [Read more...]
Weekend Reading: Turning a Hobby Into Income
September 16, 2011 by
It’s hard to keep up with all the news that may impact your bottom line. Every other week, we gather interesting links with a focus on making the list as relevant, interesting, and quickly-scannable as possible. Simple, smart ways to limit your … [Read more...]
Weekend Reading: Why You Should Take More Breaks
August 26, 2011 by
It's hard to keep up with all the news that may impact your bottom line. So with Amber's help, we're going to resume gathering interesting links with a focus on making the list as relevant, interesting, and quickly-scannable as possible. … [Read more...]
Financial Checkup: How Should Erik Balance Savings Goals with $110k of Student Loans?
August 12, 2011 by
Occasionally I answer reader questions and give them a public financial checkup. The lucky reader gets free advice; you get a peek at somebody else's money. If you want to be considered for a future checkup and are willing to share your finances with … [Read more...]
