Investing
Should You Invest in Individual Stocks, or Stick with Index & Mutual Funds?
In recent years there's been a major push in the investment universe toward investing in funds rather than investing in individual stocks. This includes both ... Read More about Should You Invest in Individual Stocks, or Stick with Index & Mutual Funds?
The Pros and Cons of Relocating for Early Retirement
Though most people who plan for early retirement focus mainly on accumulating a large investment portfolio to create income, lowering living expenses is equally ... Read More about The Pros and Cons of Relocating for Early Retirement
Is Early Retirement Possible for Middle Class Income Earners?
It can seem as if most of what you do is to just get by, and pay the bills. Early retirement can seem like a pipe dream if you're a middle class income earner. ... Read More about Is Early Retirement Possible for Middle Class Income Earners?
The Biggest Obstacles to Financial Independence – And How to Get Past Them
Financial independence is an almost universal goal. It's on just about everyone's bucket list, with the only major barrier being "when". Yet relatively few ever ... Read More about The Biggest Obstacles to Financial Independence – And How to Get Past Them
Money Management
How to Become A Millionaire – 5 Steps to Becoming Wealthy
My wife reads my site and often sends me links to stories and other ideas. One day she sent me a link to an article called 8 Ways to Make a Million bucks. The ... Read More about How to Become A Millionaire – 5 Steps to Becoming Wealthy
10 Unusual Ways to Get Money Fast
We could all use a little extra cash. But between working your full-time job, family time, and all your other commitments, who has time to work a traditional ... Read More about 10 Unusual Ways to Get Money Fast
Should You Invest While Paying Off Student Loan Debt?
Student loan debt has become a pervasive problem across the country. Statistics indicate that 40 million people collectively owe more than $1.2 trillion in ... Read More about Should You Invest While Paying Off Student Loan Debt?
3 Tips to Keep Divorce from Destroying Your Finances
Last year, my husband asked for a divorce. Four months later, it was a done deal and we were both in good financial positions. While I understand that not ... Read More about 3 Tips to Keep Divorce from Destroying Your Finances
Banking
Chase Bank Coupon Codes – Earn up to $350 When You Open a New Chase Total Checking® and Chase SavingsSM Account
Chase Bank is one of the most well-known banks in the US. But I haven't always had a Chase checking and savings account. That changed when I opened a Chase ... Read More about Chase Bank Coupon Codes – Earn up to $350 When You Open a New Chase Total Checking® and Chase SavingsSM Account
Bank Bonus Offers – Ten Rules for Earning Money with Sign Up Bonuses
Banking is a competitive business, with banks doing their best to earn your business. Banks know that the majority of customers will not only use their bank for ... Read More about Bank Bonus Offers – Ten Rules for Earning Money with Sign Up Bonuses
Radius Bank Hybrid Checking Account – The New Standard in Banking?
Every few years, a bank releases a new product or service that changes what consumers expect from their banks. ATM machines are a great example. Giving people ... Read More about Radius Bank Hybrid Checking Account – The New Standard in Banking?
Moving and Banking: Do You Change Things Up When You Move?
I recently made the trek across the country to take up a new abode. I've researched the area that my family is moving to, and found that the bank that we ... Read More about Moving and Banking: Do You Change Things Up When You Move?
Credit Cards
Citi Price Rewind – Save Money AFTER Making a Purchase
I love it when credit card companies get competitive with each other. For all the bad press credit cards get, there is a lot of good to be had, if you use ... Read More about Citi Price Rewind – Save Money AFTER Making a Purchase
Featured Gas Rewards Credit Cards
Advertising Disclosure. Rising gas prices are affecting everyone across the country. Even if you don't drive very often, high fuel costs are causing price ... Read More about Featured Gas Rewards Credit Cards
Balance Transfer Credit Card Guide – and Featured 0% Balance Transfer Credit Card Offers
Advertising Disclosure. Would you believe me if I told you one of the easiest ways to eliminate your credit card debt is to open a new credit card account? ... Read More about Balance Transfer Credit Card Guide – and Featured 0% Balance Transfer Credit Card Offers
Debit Card Versus Credit Card – Which Is Better?
There is an age-old debate in the financial community - whether debit cards are better than credit cards. There are some people who love credit cards, and some ... Read More about Debit Card Versus Credit Card – Which Is Better?
Career & Education
When Was the Last Time You Asked for a Raise? Are You Underpaid?
We have a cultural taboo against talking about salary. Along with that, many of us are uncomfortable with asking for more money. When it comes to your career, ... Read More about When Was the Last Time You Asked for a Raise? Are You Underpaid?
How to Overcome Job Burnout – Tips to Inject Purpose Back Into Your Career
Sooner or later every job reaches that point where it starts to get stale. It may be that the job is no longer working for you, or even that you are no longer ... Read More about How to Overcome Job Burnout – Tips to Inject Purpose Back Into Your Career
Career Skills that can Create Financial Independence
It's sometimes thought that financial independence is about reaching the point of not having to work again for the rest of your life, and being free to do ... Read More about Career Skills that can Create Financial Independence
How to Remove a Cosigner from Your Student Loans – Step By Step Guide
If you took student loans to pay for college, there's an excellent chance that you did so with the help of cosigner. After all, as a student, you probably had ... Read More about How to Remove a Cosigner from Your Student Loans – Step By Step Guide
Save Money
Do You Leave Your Christmas Lights On All Night? How You Can Save Money on Your Christmas Light Display
Several year ago I was leaving for work in the morning and noticed I had left my ... Read More about Do You Leave Your Christmas Lights On All Night? How You Can Save Money on Your Christmas Light Display
Shopping Responsibly on Black Friday
Black Friday is right around the corner, which means lots of crowds and big ... Read More about Shopping Responsibly on Black Friday
2016 Veterans Day Free Meals, Discounts, & Events
Veterans Day is a day to remember and thank military members for their service ... Read More about 2016 Veterans Day Free Meals, Discounts, & Events
Why You Might Want to Buy Your Next Car From a Car Rental Company
If you want to buy a used car, you generally have two choices: either buy from ... Read More about Why You Might Want to Buy Your Next Car From a Car Rental Company
Republic Wireless – An Inexpensive, No-Contract Alternative to the Big Cell Phone Companies (and Their Outrageous Contracts!)
I've been a loyal Sprint customer for about 7 years or 8 years now. I'm ... Read More about Republic Wireless – An Inexpensive, No-Contract Alternative to the Big Cell Phone Companies (and Their Outrageous Contracts!)
Taxes
The Tax Code is Complicated, But H&R Block Simplifies the Tax Return Process
This post is brought to you by CJ Affiliate’s VIP Content Service. Thank you ... Read More about The Tax Code is Complicated, But H&R Block Simplifies the Tax Return Process
How Getting Married Affects Your Taxes – And How You Can Take the Pain Out of Filing Your Tax Return
This post is brought to you by CJ Affiliate’s VIP Content Service. Thank you ... Read More about How Getting Married Affects Your Taxes – And How You Can Take the Pain Out of Filing Your Tax Return
How to File Your Federal Tax Return Online For Free
Filing taxes is never fun. But every year the process gets a little easier, even ... Read More about How to File Your Federal Tax Return Online For Free
When Will I Get My Tax Refund? 2016 Tax Year Refund Schedule
If you file your taxes with the IRS EFile, or with an tax software program that ... Read More about When Will I Get My Tax Refund? 2016 Tax Year Refund Schedule
Federal Tax Extension Deadline – File Taxes by October 15th, or Pay the Price!
Have you filed your tax return yet? Federal tax returns are due each year on ... Read More about Federal Tax Extension Deadline – File Taxes by October 15th, or Pay the Price!
Credit Scores
Credit Karma – Free Credit Score, No Credit Card Required
My wife and I bought a home a few years ago and I was curious about how buying a ... Read More about Credit Karma – Free Credit Score, No Credit Card Required
MyFICO Discounts and Promo Codes – Save Money on Your Credit Score
Do you know if you have a good credit score? Chances are, it matters a lot more ... Read More about MyFICO Discounts and Promo Codes – Save Money on Your Credit Score
How Closing a Credit Card May Affect Your Credit Score
If you close you a credit card account, your credit score should increase, ... Read More about How Closing a Credit Card May Affect Your Credit Score
Why You Need All Three of Your Credit Reports Right Now
Ryan has done an excellent job explaining why you need the highest credit score ... Read More about Why You Need All Three of Your Credit Reports Right Now
Do You Know Your Rights When it Comes to Debt Collection?
One of the most difficult financial issues that many people have to deal with is ... Read More about Do You Know Your Rights When it Comes to Debt Collection?
Insurance
Term Life Insurance Versus Whole Life Insurance
Have you considered how much life insurance you need? Life insurance is there ... Read More about Term Life Insurance Versus Whole Life Insurance
How to Protect Your Money From Lawsuits and Other Legal Grabs
Perhaps the biggest single financial tragedy would be to build up a substantial ... Read More about How to Protect Your Money From Lawsuits and Other Legal Grabs
Do You Need Mortgage Life Insurance? Examining the Pros and Cons to Help You Decide
Do you have enough life insurance coverage? What would happen if you passed ... Read More about Do You Need Mortgage Life Insurance? Examining the Pros and Cons to Help You Decide
Social Security Benefits for Children
One of the biggest concerns that all parents have is the care of their children ... Read More about Social Security Benefits for Children
Standard Homeowner’s Insurance Doesn’t Cover Earthquakes and Flooding
Many homeowners are completely unaware that their homeowners insurance policy ... Read More about Standard Homeowner’s Insurance Doesn’t Cover Earthquakes and Flooding
Family & Home
Reverse Mortgages – The Good and the Bad
Reverse mortgages are gaining in popularity, as many senior citizens stretch for ... Read More about Reverse Mortgages – The Good and the Bad
Four Ways to Pay Off Your Mortgage Early That You’ll Hardly Notice
If you’re a homeowner, and you have a long-term financial plan, you should ... Read More about Four Ways to Pay Off Your Mortgage Early That You’ll Hardly Notice
8 Inexpensive Ways to Increase the Value of Your Home
If you are planning to sell your house in the near future you’ll naturally want ... Read More about 8 Inexpensive Ways to Increase the Value of Your Home
Looking for a Place to Retire? Consider these 10 States
One of the most important factors when it comes to retirement is where you ... Read More about Looking for a Place to Retire? Consider these 10 States
Do You Hide Your Money from Your Spouse?
One of the quirks of my financial relationship with my husband was the fact that ... Read More about Do You Hide Your Money from Your Spouse?
Small Biz
QuickBooks Online Review – The Easy Way to Manage Your Business Online
This post is brought to you by CJ Affiliate’s VIP Content Service. While this ... Read More about QuickBooks Online Review – The Easy Way to Manage Your Business Online
Xero Review – Cloud Based Accounting Software for Small Business Owners
There’s a fine line that you walk as a small business owner or entrepreneur. ... Read More about Xero Review – Cloud Based Accounting Software for Small Business Owners
FreshBooks – Smart Accounting for Small Businesses & Freelancers
As a home business owner, it helps to have an invoicing tool that you can rely ... Read More about FreshBooks – Smart Accounting for Small Businesses & Freelancers
Why So Many New Businesses Fail – and How Not to Be One of Them
There’s a reason why so many people prefer to be on someone else’s payroll, ... Read More about Why So Many New Businesses Fail – and How Not to Be One of Them
How to Find Ideas For a Part-time Business
Millions of people dream about starting their own businesses. But dreaming is ... Read More about How to Find Ideas For a Part-time Business