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This is a guest article from Evan FischerThe holidays are just about here: excitement and a chill in the air, the thrill of the hunt for the perfect gift for that special someone and the anticipation of what your loved ones have wrapped under the tree for you. But it’s also the time when you … [Read more...]
Adaptu, the money management and financial literacy site, just launched an iOS app to help you budget your finances and organize your wallet. The timing’s great, since it’s the spendiest time of the year, and Adaptu makes the bold claim that you’ll never go over budget again. The app is free … [Read more...]
Tough times have made us all a bit more cautious about whipping out our wallets on a whim. When it comes to spending with discretion, it's important to have priorities about things you think are worth the money, and those items or services that are not. Here are 11 things that I think are worth … [Read more...]
It’s that season again, when your wallet starts to feel lighter and every purchase means a big nasty surprise when the credit card bill rolls around in January. I am not against spending money for gifts at the holidays — after all, this is the one time of year when people are spending … [Read more...]
The holiday's are here and with them come the three S's; stress, spending, and splurging. For those of us running a tight financial ship these three S's can sabotage our year end bottom line and leave us in a precarious position come January. You can see how the average American behaves with an … [Read more...]
There are a lot of “secrets” to marriage that people who have been in long-lasting marriages will tell you. But I’m here to tell you: they’re lying. In my one and a half year of marriage experience (yes, I am totally an expert), these are the biggest myths I’ve … [Read more...]
It seems fair to say that times are tough right now. Many people are struggling and lots more are looking for ways to cut back on expenditure. One method that is often touted as a good way to save cash is doing it yourself. But is a DIY approach all it’s cracked up to be? As with everything, there … [Read more...]
If you move back home after college, would you consider yourself a failure? A few weeks ago, I read a post written by Hithatsmybike about how she believes no one over the age of 20 should be living at home or else you’re a failure. As someone who was living with my parents until age 25, I … [Read more...]
Every time a gift-giving holiday rolls around, I find myself in a financial bind as to what to do about gifts. When you share finances and combined checking accounts, how do you keep presents a surprise? Or do you even bother exchanging gifts in the first place? via For Christmas last year, I gave … [Read more...]
Are You Ready to Be a Landlord? Interest rates are the lowest in more than sixty (60) years. Housing prices are the lowest we have seen in many years. Foreclosures are still happening daily. Is this the right time to buy real estate? Fool’s Gold? Doesn’t everyone want to make a fortune in … [Read more...]
