Last weekend, Miss Blinkin and I began the process of merging our finances. After mentioning the merger on the blog, I received a suggestion from The Blue Collar Workman. You should definitely share how exactly you two Blinkins are combining acounts, etc. Whose money is paying for what? Do you get …
My Investment Strategy Fully Explained
My name is Tony, and I'm a young investor who blogs at A Young Investor. Here's my investment strategy fully explained: from how I decide what to buy/sell, when to buy, how long to hold on, and when to sell (notice, I do not include shorting in this post. This is solely about long …
Sunday Funday: Weekly Recap
Weekly Recap Miss Blinkin and I returned to an empty house after a very relaxing vacation. It was the second of the month but that didn't make it any less enjoyable. It was a lot of fun. On a financial note - we began the merging of our accounts. As a newly-engaged couple, some may say this is …
What is Supply Trade Finance?
Supply trade finance is a complex form of international finance related to international trade. It is used when there are buyers and sellers of goods in different countries, who use different banking systems and laws. The main reason companies use supply trade finance intermediaries is to help …
What Makes Me Different? Funancials’ Value Proposition
Every successful business has a value proposition; a purpose. Why should a blog be any different? What makes me different? Among the millions of blogs out there (thousands focused on personal finance), why should you read mine over any of the others? That's a legitimate question that I'll gladly …
Saving Money On Airline Fees: NerdWallet’s Quick Tips
Summer has arrived, and that means it’s vacation time! If you’re planning a trip to a far-off destination, you’re in good company. The industry association Airlines for America is predicting a record number of airplane passengers this summer, with an especially noticeable increase in international …
Sunday Funday: Weekly Recap
I'm at the beach for the second time this month. It's a different feeling than I'm used to. Typically, our bodies and minds are in desperate need of rest by the time vacation rolls around but not this time. I'm hoping my already-rejuvenated body is more productive this trip than I was 2 weeks ago. …
