Did you do a double-take when you read this title? Considering a lot of my readers are personal finance bloggers, I'm guessing yes; especially since the majority of personal finance bloggers see debt as an unnecessary evil. A few years ago I was faced with a personal dilemma: should I pay off my …
Funancials All Around
Over the past few months, I've written several articles for a few other websites that you all need to check out if you haven't already. It will take some time to get through each of these but you'll be glad you did. Radio Stations and Regret Aversion Understanding Your 401(k) The Easiest …
22 Things You Didn’t Know About Me
Since I started blogging a year ago, I've tried to keep my identity a secret. Although I enjoy reading about other bloggers' personal lives, I'll always have a strong attraction to anonymity. It's kind of like reading a book versus watching a movie. You're able to create an image of each character …
Top Reasons Why People Switch Banks
Much has been made of the "Move Your Money" campaigns of late 2011 to convince high-minded folks to close their accounts with big banks and move to little credit unions. However, when it comes to the rest of us, we're just interested in staying with a bank that treats us and our money right. That …
Should Homeownership Still Be The American Dream?
This was initially a guest post I wrote for Sam at Financial Samurai. Let me know what you think. There have been numerous studies performed over the years which clearly outline the social benefits of homeownership. In the mid-2000’s it was nearly impossible to argue against the advantages of …
Friends Don’t Let Friends Ignore Inflation
Lets say you have two friends. One of your friends keeps stealing money from the other. Wouldn't you feel an obligation to warn your one friend about the other? Of course you would! It's the same obligation I feel when I think about your money and inflation. There's an invisible creature among us …
Are The Unemployed Employable?
I have read that the two most difficult situations to deal with emotionally are losing a child and losing a job. I, thankfully, haven't had to experience either so I consider myself extremely fortunate. Unfortunately, many others cannot say the same. Unemployment has been a hot topic over the …
