When you begin investing, there are a lot of fancy phrases that will be thrown in your face. But, don’t get overwhelmed. Every industry, in an attempt to exclude outsiders, creates their own, over-cluttered codification full of unnecessary jargon and ridiculous acronyms. From cost basis and back-end …
Personal Finance
Don’t Be a Victim of Mental Accounting
I primarily work from home. Due to a "lack of commute," I don't get to listen to morning radio like I used to (not the biggest loss). This morning, however, allowed me the pleasure of beginning my day with a little disc jockey. The local country radio station plays a game where they have a prize …
Round, Round, Get Around…I Get Around
I feel silly writing this. But, after a few comments/emails I've received recently because of this post, I feel like I need to. Believe it or not, the article in question - The Ideal Budget of a Single Guy - drives a large amount of the traffic to my site. This is primarily because it ranks #1 in …
How to Cut your Car Insurance Rates with a Poor Driving Record
Getting deemed a high risk driver by insurance companies can lead you to see a drastic increase in your car insurance rates. There are many factors that could drive up rates, from a dangerous occupation to a poor credit rating. However, one of the main factors is your driving record. If you have …
Lesser Known Credit Card Perks, Part II
I haven't been blogging with any consistency recently (as you may have noticed). I'll go 2-3 weeks without publishing a single article and then I'll suddenly send out several posts without taking a breath. I blame this inconsistency on two things. One, I have been traveling a lot for work. And …
Is Now A Good Time To Buy?
By: Tali Wee of Zillow Prospective homebuyers have tons of details to consider before deciding whether to purchase a home. It can become overwhelming to make such an expensive decision without extensive knowledge about the real estate industry or thorough understanding of mortgage rates, home …
5 Side Hustles That Can Help You Get Out of Debt Sooner
Being in debt can sometimes bring the hustler out of us. There’s nothing worse than having looming debts hanging over your head, and no doubt you’ll want to get back into the clear as soon as possible. If you’re looking for some ideas on just how you can hustle your way out of debt, and get back …
