My 2 Biggest Money Mistakes and How You Can Avoid Them
October 10, 2012
One of my goals in life is to avoid making significant money mistakes that set me back financially. However, I’ve made my fair share of mistakes that have cost me dearly. Here are some of the biggest financial mistakes I’ve made, and how you can avoid them. Learn from my mistakes so you don’t have […]
The High Cost of Procrastinating on Your Debt
October 2, 2012
Sometimes debt is unavoidable. You weren’t financially prepared, something came up, and you had to spend more than you had. Other times, debt is completely avoidable. You saw something you wanted, you didn’t save up for it, and you purchased it on credit. Any way you cut it, debt isn’t a good thing to have. […]
3 Tips to Manage Your Career Progression
September 27, 2012
Do you let life just happen to you? Or do you grab the bull by the horns and make life happen? How you answer those two questions will often determine how you attack your career progression. If your career isn’t going anywhere is it really just a bad job market or are you not doing anything […]
How Often Should You Update Your Resume?
September 24, 2012
Finding a new job requires you to have a few simple things. The first is an updated resume that accurately depicts your career skills and experience. The second is references that can vouch for your experience in the field you are looking to work in. And lastly you need either a solid network of contacts […]
5 Ways to Save Money If You Hate Negotiating
April 25, 2012
Negotiating is a skill that can save you thousands of dollars over your lifetime. But bartering can also be a stressful, anxiety-filled experience for many people. If you hate haggling over price and just can’t bring yourself to do it, there are some ways you can save money without having to suffer through the back […]
Best Gym Membership Deals
January 8, 2012
Gym membership deals seem to be everywhere this time of the year. We’re one month into a new year – you promised yourself it was time to get healthy as part of your New Year’s resolutions, but have you? It isn’t too late to start now. Gyms usually see a large influx of customers in […]
New Mutual Fund Cost Basis Rules
December 5, 2011
Beginning January 1, 2012 new regulations set forth by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will take effect. These regulations affect the way in which mutual fund companies report cost basis and gains or losses for taxable accounts. The purpose of these changes is to verify what fund companies report on their tax documents and what […]
Travel Rewards Loyalty vs. Travel Deal Hunting
October 22, 2011
Travel rewards can help you earn free flights or a free night’s stay but what if you’re missing out on travel deals when you buy your plane ticket through your regular airline? Does it make sense to have an undying loyalty to a specific airline, hotel, or travel rewards program? Or is it more beneficial to […]
8 Ways to Waste Your Cash Back
October 13, 2011
Debit and credit card reward programs sometimes come with cash back that offer cold hard cash (or a statement credit) based on how much you spend on your card. As we’ve seen with Ben’s Blue Cash card, the right cash back program can earn you hundreds of dollars per year for your everyday spending. Although […]
8 Ways Football Fans Can Save Money
October 6, 2011
Being a diehard football fan is an expensive undertaking. Ticket prices, astronomical concession costs, parking, tailgating, and TV packages can all add up to thousands of dollars every year. For some, football is “the†thing their family does every year so the spending is just part of the annual budget. But are there any ways […]
