Importance of Perspective With Money
When it comes to money, some people put too much emphasis on it. Making it, saving it, spending it, whatever the case may be. I even know of a few people that live life by the almighty dollar. If those...
View Article4 Ways To Save Money On Valentine’s Day
Ahh, Valentine’s Day. A day when men all over the country show the women they love just how much they love them. For many, this includes the required dozen roses, box of chocolates and in some cases, a...
View ArticleStaying Calm During Turbulent Times
It seems as though the turbulent times are back for the stock market. After a great year in 2013, the stock market was relatively flat for most of January, and then all hell broke loose. The drop...
View ArticleThrowing A Wedding On A Budget
Weddings are expensive. In fact, the average cost of a wedding in 2013 was over $20,000. Personally, I think that is just plain crazy. I understand that it is a significant part of two people’s...
View Article3 Tips For Starting Your Own Business
Do you have the urge to start your own business? Does fear hold you back? There is nothing to be ashamed of if it does. I was there. I wanted so badly to start my own business but my own fear would...
View ArticleThe Art of Negotiating
For some reason, when many people hear the word negotiating, it sends a chill down their spine. Negotiating isn’t as bad as many think. The worst thing that can happen to you when you try to negotiate...
View ArticleBeing Wise To Phishing Scams
With the recent breach of credit card numbers at Target over the holidays, many consumers are fearful of having their identities stolen. This is a normal reaction to an event like this, but the chance...
View ArticleTricks Companies Use To Make You Think You Are Saving Money
How many times have you fallen for a math trick where you spend more money even though you thought you were saving money? These tricks are all around and many of us don’t even know we fall victim to...
View ArticleWould You Rent Tires?
The cost for new tires just keeps going up. Part of this is simply due to inflation. However recently, the cause was a tariff the United States placed on rubber imports from China. This tariff was...
View ArticleTips For Getting Away On A Budget – $200 Giveaway!
Summertime is coming and that means vacations for many families. If you have been budgeting your income over the past year, you have most likely been sheltering a few dollars from your paychecks to...
View ArticleActive vs. Passive Investing
When it comes to investing, I embrace buy-and-hold investing with mutual funds and ETFs, also known as passive investing. You may be asking what exactly is passive investing and how does it differ from...
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