When was the last time you did an inventory for your insurance policy? Do you know how much your collection of art work is really worth at current market values? Has that sculpture by a formerly obscure artist suddenly increased in value, as the creator becomes an overnight sensation and the latest …
My Last 2 Decades Online
The following is a guest post from Crystal at Budgeting in the Fun Stuff. That’s where she writes about her bills, saving for the future, and making sure that they fit in fun stuff along the way. I remember when my family first went online. I was in 4th grade, and it was amazing. I mean, it …
You Didn’t Miss Out: Twitter Shares Didn’t Double
Unless you're living under a rock, you must have read the same headlines that I read: "Twitter's Stock Doubles!" "Twitter Shares Soar!" "Twitter IPO Price Up 73%" After reading these headlines, you probably feel like you missed out. You're probably saying something like: "Man, I knew it was …
Investing In Your First Home and The Unexpected Expenses
Moving from a rental apartment to a new home is a huge mental and monetary investment. Most renters are used to paying their monthly rent bill, and maybe a utility bill, without forgoing any other extra costs. The financial burden that is taken up when one buys a house can have a lot of hidden costs …
How Debt Can Affect Retirement
For some, retirement is but a dream of Caribbean cruises, afternoon naps, and many, many rounds of golf. But for others, it can be a daunting reality due to the decreasing number of pensioned employment opportunities. The notion that we can make choices that will permanently affect our retirement …
Is Your Open Enrollment Deadline For 2014 Approaching? Did You Contribute To A Flexible Spending Account (FSA)?
It's mid-October and your company is already asking you to make decisions regarding next year's benefits. My wife's open enrollment period ended last Wednesday and my open enrollment period ends this coming Friday. I'm assuming, if you work for a large corporation, you're all in the same …
My 3 Favorite Credit Cards
I love credit cards. I don't think I can say that enough. I think too many consumers: (1) Blame credit cards for their behavioral problems and (2) Don't put enough thought into the credit card they use Today, I want to assist with #2. As I have stated in the past, credit cards are a …
