Once upon a time, there was a world where the term robo-advisor didn’t even exist. Now everywhere you turn, there’s a new batch of robo-advisors popping up, eagerly hoping to help you manage your money. What are robo-advisors? They’re online investment services that use computer software to manage your portfolio. Robo-advisors offer low fees, promise high […]
This is my 10th year as a freelancer. I love what I do, and am fortunate to be able to set my own hours and work from anywhere. My situation is a little unprecedented in that I didn’t move from a “real” job into self-employment. Instead, I went straight from grad school into freelancing. However, I […]
The two boxes looked identical, except for the price. Both contained a sound system we were considering purchasing, but the price sticker on one said, “Open Box,” and had a price of $90 less than the other. My gut told me the right choice was to save the money and buy the Open Box item. […]
My son worked hard to save his money so he could buy his own entry-level gaming computer. Over the last year-and-a-half he’s upgraded some components, leaving him with a small stash of used computer parts. To raise some extra cash, he’s interested in selling those extra parts, since they’re not doing him any good just collecting dust […]
Have you ever been in a financial rut, where you feel like you can’t get ahead? Do you feel like your financial systems aren’t working? Well, you’re not alone. Many of us find ourselves in a financial rut from time to time. It’s easy to get stuck, especially after complacency sets in. Old systems may no […]
We all know that the cost of college is on the rise. Many students can’t attend without the help of student loans — even if they do have some savings and manage to earn scholarships. The growing concern over student loan debt seems to be seeping into the psyche of parents who have had their […]
