
Blooom Review – A 401k Manager
“One of the best online tools for retirement planning.” – The Wall Street Journal “Making the complex world of 401ks more...

9 Actions To Take To Trick Yourself Into Saving Money
For most, saving money is easier said than done though. Considering that the average person is saving less than they want to, many...

The Worst Money Advice I’ve Ever Heard Part 2
As a personal finance blogger, I get asked many personal finance questions. Before I respond, I usually ask the person what they believe...

Top Email Scams And How To Avoid Them
Nearly every single time I check my email, I will see some sort of email scam or internet fraud scheme. Some of these scam emails are...

9 Things We Don’t Mind Splurging On
While doing this I came across a post I published on splurges and I realized that it was time for an update. While I haven’t changed...

Mid-Year Checkup For 2015 – Why It’s Important To Check On Your Goal Progress
We’re nearing the end of June, which means we are almost at the halfway point of 2015. Since we are almost halfway through the year, it’s...

Why I’m Happy I Made The Decision To Leave My High Paying And Secure Job For Blogging
That’s exactly what happened to me. Almost two years ago, I left my high paying and secure job so that I could blog full-time. However,...

I’m Giving Up Everything to Travel the World. Am I Crazy?
The quick answer to title of this post is: YES! At least that is what some people would say. But just think about it for a second: If you...

What If Our Home Doesn’t Sell? Should We Turn It Into A Rental?
It’s been nearly four months and our house hasn’t sold yet. We’ve had exactly 30 showings and great reviews, yet no offers. Not even a...

How To Save Thousands On An Engagement Ring
The most known engagement ring budget rule is probably the three month rule. This is where the engagement ring buyer determines how much...

Do You Have An Emergency List For Your Family?
I’ve been in charge of our important information for years, mainly because it’s just something I know I can do and we’ve fallen into a...

Living Life To The Fullest Is Something Everyone Should Start Doing
No matter who a person is, what they are currently doing, how much money they have in the bank, and so on, everyone can start living life...

How To Control Your Summer Cooling Costs
However, I am here today to help you save money on electricity costs this summer. I’m sure most of you would rather use that money for...

Is My Employer-Provided Life Insurance Enough?
If the company you work for offers group life insurance, be sure to take advantage of this great benefit. Employers are not required to...

An Affordable Way To Send And Receive Money (Great If You’re A Freelancer!)
I currently use PayPal and the fees can add up very quickly. When using PayPal, the fee is 2.9% plus $0.30 of the amount you receive....

Memorial Day And Some Summer Spending Statistics
Hello everyone! Today’s post is just a short one due to the holiday. On Wednesday, I will have a new post for you to enjoy. I hope all of...

What Hopping Around Countries Taught Me About Money
Every country I’ve been to has its own quirks and habits when it comes to money. Sometimes I’d find this out the hard way through awkward...

Identity Theft Impacts Millions Each Year, Could You Be Next?
According to identity theft statistics I found from the Bureau of Justice, over 16 million people were victims of identity theft just in...

Stop Using These 6 Ridiculous Excuses For Not Saving Money
After blogging about personal finance for almost four years, I wasn’t very shocked. 90% of the comments were very negative. People were...
















