Do you have a financial question you want answered? Want somebody to look at a snapshot of your finances and give you a checkup? Volunteer for a public Financial Checkup. For the longest time I’ve considered doing a regular segment that … [Read more...]
It’s Good To Say Thank You
April 18, 2011 by
It’s good to say thank you. Not only can being grateful make you happier, it might just pay dividends. Psychologists have shown that when people feel appreciated, they’re more likely to make economic decisions that benefit the common … [Read more...]
61/2 Steps to Financial Stability
December 30, 2010 by
How do you go from being flat broke to achieving -- if not wealth -- a state of financial comfort, freedom, and security? One step at a time. But: Do you know what your next step should be? I estimate that about 80 percent of questions I get … [Read more...]
How Do You Hope to Improve Your Finances Next Year?
December 22, 2010 by
Ok, it's question time: What’s your top financial priority next year? Your other goals? Your---dare I say---financial resolutions? Please share your goals in a comment. … [Read more...]
Do you earn ENOUGH money?*
December 3, 2010 by
If so, how much is it? Why is it enough? At what age did you hit this milestone? What changed? If you don’t earn enough---what will it take to get there? *By enough, I basically mean an annual income that provides for all your needs … [Read more...]
Let’s Give Thanks and Give Back, Together
November 24, 2010 by
This Thanksgiving week, I want to give thanks and give back. And you can help! Today, I’m launching a long-overdue Facebook Page for Money Under 30. And I mean literally “launching”. As I publish this, three people like it…including myself … [Read more...]
Book Review: Your Financial Playbook
September 14, 2010 by
MoneyUnder30.com contributing writer Mark Riddix has a talent for describing often confusing investing topics in language that we can all understand. So if you’re a fan of Mark's clear, straightforward investing advice here, check out Mark’s … [Read more...]
Five Wedding Extras You Can Skip
July 16, 2010 by
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...]
