I asked recently whether you thought a financial fast was right for you. I’ve definitely come to the conclusion that it’s not for me. But as I try to work out my financial goals going forward, I’m trying to figure out exactly what is right for me long-term. Each time I get a paycheck, should [...]
This is the first in a series of posts on student loans. Be sure to check out upcoming posts on repayment options, consolidation, and the effects of extra payments. College costs are increasing at over twice the rate of inflation. At the same time, rising unemployment and falling stock prices could make it difficult for [...]
A friend sent me an email that said, “I use Mint.com and see that food is a big portion of my monthly spending. How do I fix it?” He proceeded to list six ways that food affects his budget. While food does have a rather large impact on almost any budget, it doesn’t have to. [...]
I just moved into a new, much smaller apartment and learned some major lessons about what (not) to do! My move was extra hectic thanks to three trips in the three weeks leading up to the big move…including one that ended less than 72 hours before my movers arrived! I’m passing some of my hardest-learned [...]
If there’s one upside to the economic mess we’ve been in for literally years now, it’s that interest rates are near an all-time low. If you’re keeping cash in a high-interest savings account, you probably wish rates would go up. But for people looking to finance a house, car, education or other major purchase, you [...]
