You look at your credit card statement. There’s a charge for about $700 from a merchant you’re not familiar with. “Honey, did you buy something from so and so for $700 last month?†“Why no, dear, I would never spend that much without talking it over with you first.†“Hmmm; I wonder where that charge […]
Archive for May, 2013
Financial Moves to Make as Newlyweds
Posted byOn account of our three year anniversary, I thought it would be a great idea to discuss the finances of a newlywed couple since it’s so fresh on my mind. Based upon the decisions that you made in the first article in this series, 6 Financial Topics to Discuss Before Marriage, there are several things […]
You’re engaged! Congratulations! I mean that from the bottom of my heart, as it was only three and a half short years ago that I was in your position. Announcing to everyone that we were engaged was such a fun time, and it was so nice to receive everyone’s genuine well wishes and excitement for […]
26 Simple Ways to Save Money
Posted bySaving money doesn’t have to be hard. When you start saving money, you’ll be able to put that money towards any debt you may have or be able to save for the future. Here are simple ways to save money. Photo Courtesy: Kristen Simple Ways to Save Money Be light conscious. Use daylight as much […]
This week’s Capital One Free Money Friday offer is a good one! They’re offering a $300 sign-up bonus for their business checking account. How to Get Your $300 Open a Capital One Business checking account by August 31, 2013. Deposit at least $3,000 within 30 days of account opening and make one online payment. Get […]
3 Steps to Successful Investing
Posted byIt’s all over the news about how the stock market is now trading at all-time highs. For many investors, your portfolios should now be worth more than they were back in 2007 before the financial crisis hit. I say should for two reasons, the first being this assumes you actually stayed invested in the market. […]
Is There a Student Loan Crisis?
Posted byDominating the news headlines currently is the topic of student loan debt and a possible student loan crisis. For the first time ever, the total amount of student loan debt has surpassed the $100 billion mark. This is more than consumer credit card debt and is second only to housing debt (mortgages). Many experts are […]
New Pay As You Earn Student Loan Program
Posted byOne of the trendiest and most pressing topics in personal finances is the devastating amount of debt graduating with college students. Large debt loads saddle new graduates with large monthly payments. Couple this with sometimes unmarketable degrees that do not translate well in the workforce and a wavering economy, and we see that some students […]
5 Overlooked and Expensive Home Repairs
Posted byBuying a house is for many people the largest purchase we will make in our lives. During the home buying process, many of us get caught up in the excitement and don’t think about all of the increased expenses we will incur as a result of purchasing the home. For me personally, I didn’t realize […]
Capital One 360 $50 Sign Up Bonus
Posted byUPDATE: This offer is no longer valid. Capital One 360 has taken over ING Direct and they’re offering a $50 sign-up bonus. This week’s Free Money Friday may be just for you! How to Get Your $50 Open a 360Checking account. Make a total of 3 card purchases or Person2Person Payments (or any combo of […]