Is Quick & Easy Worth the Price – Personal Finance Review
May 12, 2008
Do you know the missing piece to the quick and easy equation: quick + easy = ?? When I studied project management, I learned that every project is bound by three constraints: time, quality, and cost. If you want something done in a short amount of time and done well it’s going to cost you. […]
Money Tips for New College Graduates – Spending, Saving, & Budgeting Advice
May 10, 2008
What college student do you know that isn’t cheap? When you’re in school every penny counts and you learn to manage your money on a very tight budget. Saving money simply becomes second nature to you. I was so cheap in college I used to: -Wear every last piece of clothing to delay paying for the […]
Cut Your Health Care Costs By Understanding Your Insurance Coverage
May 9, 2008
Health insurance coverage can be a complex benefit to understand with the multitude of rules and restrictions that many insurance companies have in place. If you fail to follow your insurance plan’s guidelines, you may end up getting medical treatment that isn’t covered and having to pay more for health care. One of the keys […]
Economic Stimulus Rebate Checks – How to Track Your Stimulus Payment
May 8, 2008
The economic stimulus rebate checks are in the mail, have you gotten your rebate yet? If you’re not sure whether you’re getting any money, check out these economic stimulus check frequently asked questions. If you meet the qualifications and want to know when you’re getting your rebate check, the IRS has put up a site called “Where’s […]
Student Loan Tips for New College Graduates
May 7, 2008
How are you ever going to pay off your student loans? Is your college debt going to follow you around for the rest of your life? Investing in Your FutureAlthough it may seem daunting, if you approach your college loans as an investment rather than a burden it could help you get rid of your debt. If you […]
Less is More Edition – Personal Finance Review
May 5, 2008
Your world is full of information. Concise summaries save you time. Three words tell the stories of the money articles below: – Get Disability Insurance? – Graduating Senior Tips – Free Finance Magazines – Avoid Financial Infidelity – Your Dollar Plan – Retire on Time – Earning Alternative Income – Debt Reduction Guide – Donate or […]
Health Insurance for New College Graduates – Shopping Around for Affordable Coverage
May 3, 2008
Buying health insurance is probably the last thing a new college graduate wants to research as they deal with the multitude of changes that accompany their sudden leap into the real world. Unfortunately, your change in status from student to regular person will also mean changes in your health insurance coverage. For the last several […]
Home Owners Insurance Can Offer Comfort During Tornados & Floods
May 2, 2008
Home owners insurance and flood insurance are a burden 99% of the time and a blessing the other 1%. Needless to say, I have a love/hate relationship with insurance. The majority of the time I’m not real pleased with it, watching the premiums come out of our paycheck every month. However, it’s those moments when […]
Investing Advice for New College Graduates – The Secret to Decades of Growth
May 1, 2008
What investing advantage do you have that thousands of other people only dream about? As a recent college graduate this advantage puts you in a position where you could make thousands, or even hundreds of thousands of dollars, from investing over the course of your life. The sad thing is that many people in your shoes […]
Financial Tips for New College Graduates – A Cheatsheet for Managing Your Money
April 30, 2008
Were you in class the day they handed out the financial tip sheet? You know, the one that covered how to buy insurance, invest your money, pay off your student loans, manage your credit cards, and budget out your new salary? I think most of us missed that day so here’s another copy you can […]
