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...]
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...]
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...]
Fired! How to Get Your Finances in Order When you Lose Your Job
October 29, 2012 by
Imagine the unimaginable: It’s Friday and you head to work in a good mood, primed for the weekend ahead. You settle at your desk, check your email, and see that your boss wants to see you in his office. You go in, he closes the door, and you notice … [Read more...]
What’s Your Number?
October 24, 2012 by
-- What’s your number? -- Excuse me? -- The amount of money you would need to be able to walk away from it all and just live happily-ever-after. See, I find that everyone has a number and it’s usually an exact number, so what is … [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...]
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...]
Do You Need a Financial Advisor?
June 22, 2011 by
I asked Mark to write about hiring financial planners/advisors because occasionally you guys email me wanting to know if you should hire one and---if so---how to go about it. (Figured it was better to ask an actual financial advisor than try to … [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...]
