What kind of investment plan or types of investments should the average person own? For many avowed spenders, the concept of risking money and hoping that it grows for use in the future is very foreign. In fact, some people think that “investing” boils down to playing the blackjack tables in Vegas. But a lot [...]
How To Create A Solid Investment Plan
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My 2008 post, How to Build a Square Foot Garden, was a big hit with other first time gardeners. Since spring is really just kicking into gear, I thought we’d revisit the square foot garden with a graphical step by … Continue reading
Meet the new writers! Our next new writer is Nick. Nick is fascinated with the different ways money can be used as a tool for people to increase their wealth. He is also quite familiar with the concept of debt and is working diligently to get rid of his debt. You can read more about [...]
Ok, that’s it. There’s hardly nothing I won’t do to make a buck. That is if it’s legal and moral. Let me rephrase that statement. There’s nothing that I won’t do within reason to make a buck. I’ve been known to sign up for studies and surveys and clinical trials. I’ve been a merchandiser and [...]
Welcome to the Million Dollar Journey March 2012 Net Worth Update. For those of you new to Million Dollar Journey, a monthly net worth update is typically posted near the end of the month [...]
The same people who crave stability and the idea of “never being without a paycheck” are often in the most unstable positions – they just don’t realize it. They are so dependent on the next paycheck that they can’t begin to imagine even two or three weeks without a paycheck. There are other people who [...]
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It is a seemingly never-ending battle to help prevent consumers from being scammed by MLM schemes. Today we look examine another one of them: Youngevity. I had a reader ask me about Youngevity the other day. We’ll call him Spike. He wrote: “Have you done any research on the Youngevity products & Dr. Joel Wallach? [...]
Have an emergency? Find the money from both expected and unexpected places! The other day, I had an emergency: my computer hit the dust a second time in 2 years. The first time it croaked, my hard drive crashed but most of it was recoverable. I ended up spending close to $1,500 to get my [...]
7 Ways To Handle Unexpected Expenses and Financial Emergencies
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Travel season is about to kick into high gear and we have some great options for making your trips cheaper! This week’s Free Money Friday offer is great if you have plans coming up for a stay at a Marriott property or if you frequent Marriott hotels already. How to Get Up to 6 Free [...]
Nothing sums up technology quite like the old saying: “out with the old, in with the new.” Whether we’re happy about it or not, our technology changes at a breakneck pace. Yesterday’s tools quickly find themselves outmoded and ready for … Continue reading
MadisonIs it time to update your asset allocation? I just finished updating our asset allocation and rebalancing our portfolio. Let’s dig right in and see what it looks like right now. Asset Allocation Highlights My portfolio is built around the following asset allocation goals: Stock/Bond Allocation: My updated stock/bond split is now 70/30. We were [...]
It’s cheap. It’s warm. It’s (usually) super easy to make, and it’s tummy-filling. What it often is not, though, is exciting. Let’s face it, soup can be plain old boring. But many of us could benefit from having soup as a main meal at least a couple times a week. Fortunately, though, there’s many ways to gussy up [...]
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What do you expect from your credit card? Whether you’re after rewards or just the convenience of using a card with great credit management features, Chase has come up with specific cards that fit the bill. The following card trifecta represents some of the most recognizable brands from Chase that provide attractive benefits. Chase Freedom [...]
Chase Card Reviews of Freedom, Slate & Sapphire
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I get tons of mail from public relations companies. I call it quasi-spam. The PR companies are looking for me to write about their clients. Why wouldn’t they send out such emails? Like spam, there is no cost and the potential, however small, that they’ll get some benefit. Send out enough mails and you’ll probably [...]
Negotiating is a skill that can save you thousands of dollars over your lifetime. But bartering can also be a stressful, anxiety-filled experience for many people. If you hate haggling over price and just can’t bring yourself to do it, there are some ways you can save money without having to suffer through the back [...]
AdrienneMeet the new writers! Next up is Adrienne. Adrienne has been interested in personal finance since she was old enough to calculate interest, at age 5. You can read more about Adrienne in her bio. Welcome Adrienne! I’ve seen many doomsday comments about how to handle a spouse who spends too much. People act as [...]
Are you tired of writing cheques your cable provider in perpetuity? Although cable may seem like a small expense, it can really add up over a lifetime – $75 a month on cable over 50 years amounts to $45,000 (this doesn’t account for yearly cable increases and opportunity cost). A lot of people consider TV [...]
Most people regard their wedding day as one of the most important and meaningful of their lives. Many also believe they have to spend a fortune to create a truly special wedding. Fortunately, it is possible to create an elegant … Continue reading
You don’t always want to save as much as you possibly can on everything. I can think of at least a few examples where spending the least amount possible is not always a great idea. 1. Education. I am a huge proponent of public education for two reasons: 1, the involvement with your community, both [...]
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A couple of weeks ago, The Economist took a step back from discussing money, at least directly. The Economist article covered the devaluation of everything. What’s that? It’s the way marketing has crept into our lives to get us to buy product or otherwise influence us financially. Let’s take the sizing of women’s pants. The [...]
With flu season mostly behind us, this infographic assess the financial impact to individuals and the economy that results each year from the common virus. This latest infographic, “The Cost of Getting the Flu,” covers flu expenditures from the individual … Continue reading
If you think back to your childhood, you may remember a parent telling you that watching TV was a one-way ticket to the land of the couch potatoes. In your parents’ eyes, watching cartoons was always second to things like going outside to play, doing your homework, or—worse—doing your chores. Unfortunately, mom and dad didn’t [...]
KristenMeet the new writers! Our next writer this week is Kristen. Kristen has made it a mission to not let money get in the way of loving travel, food, and having fun. You can read more about Kristen in her bio. Welcome Kristen! When my husband and I decided to take a long road trip [...]
In terms of expense ratio. When it comes to selecting what mutual funds to buy, one of the important factors to consider is how much they will cost you to own the funds. When buying stocks, I would generally want to go with the broker that charges less commission for each trade. The reason is [...]
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Who manages the investments in your household? And who tinkers with and sets the budget in your family? Read on and find out who tends to prevail in each financial task. I don’t want to start a gender war, but I found several interesting surveys on finance that seem to be at odds with each [...]
Who’s Better At Managing Money? Men vs Women
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