How to Avoid Drowning in Debt
December 4, 2012
Most of us are pretty close to drowning in debt and we don’t even realize it. If you think of the Atlantic Ocean as a big sea of debt, some people in our country are living on land, out of the debt; but the majority of us are actually sinking in the sea of debt. […]
Disability Insurance – Protecting Your Income if You’re Unable to Work
November 29, 2012
What would happen to a surgeon that lost his hand in a home project accident? What would happen to a construction worker who lost the use of his or her legs? What would happen to a single mother who became ill for an extended period of time and couldn’t work as much as she needed […]
Should You Buy Life Insurance or Invest First?
November 27, 2012
If you were to ask me five years ago, what you should do first; buy life insurance or invest into a Roth IRA, there is no question what my response would have been. Without a doubt it would have been invest into a Roth IRA and not wait to invest. Tax-free money baby! As a […]
Save Money By Watching TV Tuesday Nights
November 20, 2012
Watching Jean Chatzky’s new TV show “Money Matters” can give you a few new money saving tips each week. I had a chance to chat with Jean about the new show and one of the things that sounds promising about Money Matters is that she’s getting personal with the viewers. A “Personal” Finance Show With […]
5 Characteristics of People Who Get Out of Debt
November 14, 2012
This article was written by Benjamin Feldman, a personal finance expert at ReadyForZero.com. ReadyForZero is a site dedicated to helping Americans manage and pay off their debt – for free. You can find more of his writing at the ReadyForZero blog. There’s no denying that it’s hard to pay off debt. So what makes some people successful […]
Identity Guard | Identity Theft Protection Overview
November 7, 2012
Identity Guard is a company that provides identity protection services to consumers. Why Consider an Identity Protection Service? Identity theft is a big, serious business. Credit card and bank account numbers, social security numbers, and website login information are stolen every day around the globe. This sensitive data is then resold on black markets from […]
How Waiting to Invest Could Crush Your Retirement
October 12, 2012
As a general rule of thumb, procrastination is not a good idea. You’re waiting to do something that deep down you know you really should get started on. You delay on the important class paper. You delay on having the tough conversation with a friend. And naturally, you want to delay beginning to save for […]
5 Smart Moves for Lottery Winners, Inheritances, & Maybe Even You
September 14, 2012
This is a guest post from Jason Price, husband, dad, soccer fan, and blogger on the journey to financial freedom at OneMoneyDesign.com. Sure I’ve had thoughts about winning the lottery. I think most of us have at one time or another. Personally, I don’t play it, but I’ve purchased a few tickets here and there […]
FinCon Virtual Networking Giveaway
September 13, 2012
Do you remember how boring your first day home was after spending a week or two at summer camp as a kid? That’s how I felt when I walked into work on Monday morning following last weekend’s Financial Blogger Conference. It’s hard to replicate the energy you get when you pack over 300 passionate money […]
Financial Independence Day – Escape the Rat Race with Lessons from our Forefathers
July 3, 2012
Financial independence is not out of your reach, despite how difficult a goal it may seem at times. You don’t have to take my word for it, looking back in history you can learn the principles that will help you overcome massive obstacles and achieve financial independence. Here are some factors that were key to […]
