Living for today - Planning for Tomorrow
Happy Friday. Hope you had a good week! Just in case you’re in need of some weekend reading here are some of my favorite posts from the blogosphere. Stay Humble – You’re Still Just a Ditch Digger @My Money Design 5 Ways Rich People Have an Advantage in Life @Young Adult Money Make a Money Regrets Budget to Get Over Mistakes @Brokepedia Time Won’t Wait
Has someone ever gave you dumb money advice that made you cringe? Or have you ever overheard someone bragging about their money decisions and you just had to walk away? Yeah, me too. I’m not sure if these people were being serious with the advice below or are just trying to make their own mistakes sound a little bit better. You be the judge. Here’s
Having been single for the past couple of years I’ve had full control over my financial situation. And I’m not going to lie – I like it. But as my relationship with my boyfriend continues to grow the thought of joining finances keeps crossing my mind. While I like that I have control now, I also know that two people can accomplish more than one.
Happy Friday! I hope you had a good week. And just in case you’re in need of some weekend reading I’ve rounded up some of my favorite posts for you. 7 Celebrity Net Worths You Won’t Believe @Cash Cow Couple Our Early Retirement Plan @Critical Financial Setting Financial Goals @Shoeaholic No More 5 Reasons to be Optimistic About the Economy @Five Cent Nickel Are You
There are two type of people in this world. The first make things happen. If they want something they go for it. They create their own luck. The second type just let stuff happen to them. They complain about their circumstances and blame their situation on forces outside of their control. They also think that the first group is just “lucky.” But the truth is
When it comes to personal finances and continued financial success, one of the best tools to use is a budget. People often hate this word, thinking of it as something that is constricting, that runs their life and that forces them not to use their hard-earned money the way that they want. However, the opposite is often true. A budget can really help you figure
There’s a lot to love about distressed mortgages. Believe it or not, being “upside down” on it gives you an opportunity to pull of a short sale. A short sale is where you sell your property for less than what you owe on it. Why would you do this? For the money, of course. Here’s how you benefit. You May Get A Cash Incentive One
As an ex insurance agent I’ve seen one too many people struggle to keep their car insurance bills down. I’ve seen monthly premiums range from $300-$500 per month with one car and two people on the policy. That’s scary to even think about. I’ve also learned how the auto insurance business works. And what to do in order to keep a premium low. Because nobody
Happy Friday! It’s my birthday weekend. I was planning on going camping but all of a sudden it’s unbelievably cold. I had to wear a jacket and boots today it was so bad. Which seems strange because just two days ago I was running around in flip flops. But I guess that’s how it goes! So now I’ll probably just kick back at the house.
Image via Flickr by flazingo_photos Adding a valuable skill increases your worth to your employer. This one isn’t always easy, however. First you need to assess your current career and your present role within your company. Then you need to find the direction your company and your role are headed. Let’s say you were in sales 20 years ago. Having spotted the trend of computerized
