Five Free Financial Apps for Your Investment Portfolio
June 14, 2013
It has been said time and again, how everything is at the tip of your fingers. There is an app for just about anything these days. This includes your investments. You have more options now with your smartphone than were available on any platform just a few short years ago. Get quotes, analysis, breaking news, […]
Best Credit Cards for Parents of Young Kids
June 13, 2013
Having young children is an enjoyable, challenging, and expensive time of life. If you are going to be spending so much money, why not try to get cash back, points, or other credit card perks? If used wisely, credit cards can save you a ton of money by generating extensive rewards on your normal everyday […]
Top 10 Books for the Unemployed
June 12, 2013
Few of us like the idea of being unemployed. Looking for work is difficult and demoralizing. However, it can also open up new avenues. Many people use their time without a job to improve themselves and look for new opportunities. If you are looking for inspiration, or just looking for helpful hints, here are 10 […]
How to Find a Job (and Enhance Your Career) Through Social Media
June 11, 2013
We mostly think of social media as being a playground for teenagers, college students, and young adults. But it can be a lot more than that, particularly as it relates to your career. Social media provides a quick and fairly easy way to get connected with people who you might not ever meet in your […]
5 Tips for More Effective Business Networking
June 10, 2013
These days, who you know matters. Whether you are a business owner looking for a partnership or some other deal, or whether you are trying to advance up the corporate ladder, a good network can help. Even if you are unemployed, the right approach networking can help you find a job. If you want to […]
5 Websites that Help Homebuyers
June 7, 2013
With the power of technology getting faster and smaller, every industry has had significant changes. The real estate business is no exception. According to a recent survey completed by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and Google, real estate related searches on Google have grown 253% over the past four years. These searches have helped […]
Student Loan Options – Comparing Types of Student Loans
June 6, 2013
The cost of college tuition and living expenses like room and board continues to rise. The increasing costs of college do not appear to be slowing down any time soon. Over the last 10 years private non-profit college tuition has increased 65% while their public school counterparts increased 104%. Last year alone public school tuition, […]
How to Figure Rate of Return on Investments
June 5, 2013
We don’t invest money in our retirement accounts just to see what happens. We all want high returns, positive growth, and a big pile of cash to retire on. Investing your funds through automatic investments is a great way to start, but at some point you have to do some math to figure out if […]
Top 3 Tools to Ace the Job Interview and Get Hired
June 4, 2013
One of the toughest parts of the job search process is the interview. You will sit down, face to face with someone who is evaluating you, and hope to stand out. The interview is especially intimidating because you don’t know what you are up against. You won’t see how others perform; you only have your […]
How Will You Spend that Windfall? 5 Smart Moves
June 3, 2013
One of the first instincts when you experience a windfall is to spend it – and spend it quickly. This is because a windfall is considered “extra” money. It falls outside your regular financial plan, so you end up spending it in a way that doesn’t fall into your finances. This isn’t always the best […]
