If you’ve been nervously checking your investment accounts and looking up your home’s estimated value a lot more than usual lately, you’re not alone. I’ve been fretting over the unsold houses on our block for months now. Even though we have no plans to move, just the idea that we most likely wouldn’t be able [...]
I’m a big believer in putting something away for a rainy day, but there’s more to planning for future financial needs than just having a well-funded emergency fund. In addition to your typical shtick about having 3-months’ salary in a piggy bank somewhere, I’ve found the following bits of advice to be valuable, as well. [...]
We’ve all heard stories about how social media activity has resulted in people losing their jobs. From the discovery of risque pictures on a teacher’s Facebook profile, to complaining about your boss on Twitter, there are a number of ways that social media can impact your career with a specific employer. But your social media [...]
Seeing a loved one go through a financial crisis can be almost as stressful as going through one yourself. For most of us, the reality is that there is only so much direct help we can offer without putting our own security in jeopardy. The good news is that there are ways that you can [...]
Common sense finance should be easy, right? But it’s not. Human nature and our inherent weaknesses cause us to make serious, expensive financial mistakes. What are the most basic, yet also most important financial tips that we would want our kids to follow? Some of these tips are painfully obvious, and we’ve included them here, [...]
During a time when we are still plagued by unemployment and an under performing housing market, is it practical to believe in a world of financial abundance? I sure hope so, as the positive mindset is a key factor for achieving significant wealth. Don’t Lose Hope This could be difficult, but do not allow a [...]
