Usually, when readers email me, they ask for advice on how to save more and spend less. That’s why I found it interesting when I received an email from a reader who wanted help with the exact opposite problem. This reader (I’ll call him Cal) … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Dramatically Lower Your Home Energy Costs All Year Long
December 9, 2010 By
Utility bills? Ugh. If you own a home or rent and pay your own utilities, you know it’s no fun shelling out money for these bills every month. Essential? Yes. Fun? Certainly not. Here are a few small adjustments you can make throughout your home … [Read more...]
For Football Season, Four Money-Saving Tips on Game Day
October 21, 2010 By
You wake up to College Game Day with Kirk Herbstreit and Lee Corso on television every Saturday morning. The air is cool and crisp. Your weekends are planned around important games. Fall...and football season...is in full effect! And every true … [Read more...]
Night Out Alternatives: 8 Unique Ideas for Frugal Home Get-Togethers
September 3, 2010 By
We all want to save money, but not by skimping on fun times with good friends…especially as the last warm days of summer tick away. But lets’ face it: Going out for dinner and drinks is hardly budget-friendly. That’s why these days, staying in … [Read more...]
Save Money On Your Next Computer: Five Rules to Shop By
August 16, 2010 By
Photo by Kathleen Leavitt. Whether you’re a student, a teacher, or anybody else with the itch (or desperate need) for a new computer, it’s a good time of year to find deals. Follow these rules to save money on a new computer. 1. Don’t … [Read more...]
New Grads: Four Money Facts Worth Knowing
May 6, 2010 By
Graduation season’s just around the corner, and soon-to-be grads nationwide are plotting the next big move. Many of you coming out of college may soon start earning your first steady, full-time paycheck (and it will hopefully be bigger than those … [Read more...]
Lower Your Rent: How to Get More Bang for Your Rental Buck
April 26, 2010 By
If you’re just coming out of college or moving out on your own for the first time, you may be looking to rent an apartment rather than buy a home. And that's A-OK. Unless you have been investing in well-performing mutual funds since your fifth … [Read more...]
The Real Cost of an iPhone
April 16, 2010 By
I want an iPhone. The bug took a few years later to bite me than many others, but it did. I have played with countless iPhones and tested lots of cool apps. But oddly enough, it was actually the iPad that did it. I was playing with one yesterday and … [Read more...]
You Can Eat Healthy On A Budget
March 31, 2010 By
It's a deceiving myth that has circulated for years: Eating healthy is expensive. The truth is, both healthy and unhealthy food options can be costly. If you can seek out the less expensive versions of the healthiest foods, however, you can be good … [Read more...]
Six Money-Saving Tips For When Life Gets Hectic
March 17, 2010 By
Life is busy. With full time jobs, school, family, friends, pets, kids, appointments, and errands, we barely have enough time to relax, let alone keep our finances in order. Sometimes a hectic life is what really wreaks havoc on our finances; we … [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. 