Note from David: Wherever you are on the journey to "getting better with money", the concept of an emergency fund---rainy day savings that will be there for you in case the unthinkable happens---is critical. I know, I know, it's personal finance … [Read more...]
The Best Places for Your Short-Term Savings
November 1, 2010 By
It's time to give yourself a ten-second financial check-up: Are all of your hard-earned dollars earning interest? Savvy investors know that every dollar deposited at a bank, brokerage, or financial institution should be making money... and … [Read more...]
Savings Interest Rates Suck, But Here’s What You Can Do About It
August 20, 2010 By
Today, I want to tackle a common question: When savings account interest rates suck, how else can you get a return on your cash? Here’s how one reader phrased it: I’m a single young professional without any debt. I make a decent living. I … [Read more...]
Sallie Mae Savings Account Review
May 12, 2010 By
Good news for online savers; we're starting to see banks move interest rates in the right direction -- up! -- for the first time in over two years. Leading that charge is Sallie Mae Direct†, the online banking arm of student loan company Sallie … [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. 