Having an emergency fund saved is important so that when problems do occur, they aren’t as bad as they could be. Here’s how our emergency fund helped us when our AC went out.
Estimated Tax Payments: How They Work, When They’re Due And Why You Should Pay Them
If you’re self employed or if you have significant side income you most likely should be paying estimated taxes on the income throughout the year. Here’s how.
Buy Quality To Save Money In The Long Run
Sometimes paying a little bit more for an item, and buying high quality, will often save you money in the long run. Here’s how buying high quality saved me hundreds on a bike.
SaveUp.com Review: A Rewards Program That Encourages People To Save And Pay Off Debt
SaveUp is a rewards program that encourages people to save, pay off debt and make positive changes to their financial lives.
Are You Behaving Like A Future Millionaire, Or Aiming To End Up Broke?
Are you behaving like a future millionaire, and would your habits and behaviors line up nicely with high net worth individuals? Or are you on the road to ending up broke?
6 Bad Personal Finance Habits To Avoid Teaching Your Kids
Teaching children about money isn’t easy, and won’t happen overnight. Here are some bad financial behaviors and habits to avoid teaching your kids.
10 Tips For New Bloggers. What Are Some Things I Should Consider When Starting A Blog?
So you’re thinking about becoming a blogger. What are some things you should consider before you jump in with both feet into the blogging world?
American Idols: How Do You Know If Your Heart Is Giving In To Idolatry?
The sermon at our church this week was a good one. It had a lot of things to say about how as a culture we’ve become so saturated with the idea that we can find fulfillment in things, people or passions. Those things in our lives, while they aren’t necessarily bad things, have a way […]
10 Tips For Saving Money While You Travel
My wife and I are currently planning a trip for our 10th anniversary, and in the midst of all the planning, we’re trying to find ways to save. The trip we had decided to take a while back is turning out to be quite a bit more expensive than we had bargained for. To try […]
How Big Should A Car Down Payment Be?
Most of us need to have a reliable car to get from point A to point B. But how much of a down payment should we put down when buying a car? 10? 20%? Or should we only pay 100% in cash?
Lending Club Returns Closing In On 12%: Lending Club Could Cross $1 Billion In Total Loans By End Of Year
My returns in Lending Club have continued to improve and now show a net annualized return of 11.93%. Lending Club could also be surpassing $1 billion in loans this year.
How And Why To Check Your Credit Score If You Plan On Buying A House
When buying a new home it is important to monitor your credit situation as credit scores from FICO or other agencies can have a big impact on what mortgage rate you receive.
50 Ways To Make Money: Maximizing, Creating And Increasing Your Income
Here are more than 50 ideas for ways to make money. From maximizing current income, to making money on your hobby to creating a side business.
50 Easy Ways To Save Money Every Month
There are a lot of easy ways to reduce your spending, and save money every month. Here are 50 ways you can reduce your recurring expenses, cut money leaks and improve your bottom line.
