Sometimes All You Need is Time Management
August 14, 2013
Time. It is a dwindling resource. There is never enough of it. It’s gone immediately and can never be retrieved. It is one of those things we all want more of, but in many cases, it is a problem of time mis-management. Some people get it and have everything organized and planned down to exactly […]
5 Ways to Avoid a Financial Collapse
August 8, 2013
It can be difficult to be faced with financial collapse. When you find yourself considering bankruptcy, you might wonder how you got to this point. It’s not always completely your fault, either. From medical bills to unexpected events, there is a chance that personal financial collapse is around the corner. In order to reduce the […]
Investing in Real Estate in Your IRA
August 5, 2013
At one time, investors set up their IRAs and purchased stocks, bonds, mutual funds and ETFs. Historically, this is how investing in IRAs has been. Investing in these products is still a very important piece of the puzzle and can create very positive long-term returns. However, using the philosophy of diversification, an increasingly popular idea […]
Priceline vs. Orbitz vs. Expedia vs. Kayak: Which Travel Site Wins?
July 31, 2013
It’s that time of the year where everybody is staring out their office window dreaming of the beach or some other destination to get away from it all. With the vast amount of travel sites out there, how do you decide which one to use? The commercials may be cute, but that isn’t the reason […]
Timeshares: An Idea Lost in the Past
July 30, 2013
Timeshares have historically been a great way for travelers to see different parts of the world at a fraction of the cost compared to retail sales. Started in Europe in the 1960’s, the idea was to buy “time†at a specific resort each year. That time could be exchanged with other timeshare owners to go […]
Barclaycard Rewards MasterCard vs American Express Blue Cash Everyday
July 24, 2013
Credit card rewards in the form of points and miles can be great, but there is no denying the appeal of simple cash back. There are many cash back cards on the market, and rewards can be distributed in several different ways. Cards can offer different rewards based on fixed bonus categories, merchant categories that […]
Good Debt vs. Bad Debt: What’s the Difference?
July 17, 2013
A few years ago, you could walk into any bank and get a loan or go to any car dealer and get a preferred rate. Then the stock market went limp, the real estate market burst and instead of standing in line for a brand name coffee, you were in line for unemployment benefits. Good […]
5 Smart, Inexpensive Summer Vacations
July 15, 2013
Schools have emptied and the hot weather is here. This time of year is very popular for vacations. With the way of the current economy however, not every person has the financial resources to take the trip away that they need. Everybody deserves a break in order to re-charge from daily life. Perhaps some of […]
Capital One Quicksilver Rewards vs. American Express Blue Cash Everyday
June 28, 2013
When big banks fight for their share of the cash rewards market, credit card users will always come out on top. Capital One just released its new Quicksilver Rewards card that sets a new standard for flat rate cash back rewards. But at the same time, stalwart American Express still has an attractive option in […]
Money or Time: What’s More Valuable?
June 24, 2013
In the quest to save money or make money, it’s easy to get caught up in the strictly financial aspects of what you’re doing. After all, if you want money – whether you are trying to get the best deal on something, or trying to earn a few extra bucks – it doesn’t matter how […]
