Before you get serious and/or get married with your loved one, there are a few financial topics that you should discuss. I have heard horror stories where people did not know that their spouse had hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of debt until after they got married, and those type of stories always shock...
Category: Personal Finance
How To Write A Resignation Letter
If you decide to leave your job (for whatever reason), it is almost always a good idea to write a resignation letter. Whether you are leaving on a good note or bad note, you should try to create a resignation letter and give it to your employer. Here are things that you should keep in...
Starting A Business While In College
There are many positives of starting a business while you are in college. I started my business while I was in graduate school, but I remember the students who started a business while they were in undergraduate school, and I was always jealous of their determination. Or, what about kids who start a business while...
Money Tips For College Students
Many college students are quite bad with money. Are there many of us who could say that the years we spent during college were our best money years? I doubt it, I know that I made several money mistakes when I was in college. College should be a learning experience, and that means that you...
Limiting Distractions When Working Or Studying
If you are anything like me, then you may have a problem with limiting distractions around you and really focusing on what needs to be done. It can be so easy to get distracted and side tracked from what you really need to complete. However, if you are low on time, then you really need...
Do I Need Renter’s Insurance?
Do you have renter’s insurance? If you don’t, then you really need to think again. Many people in the U.S. do not have renter’s insurance because they don’t think they need it. However, I’m sure most people think that until something bad happens to them and/or their belongings! According to a survey by Rent.com, approximately...
Tips For Buying Used Clothing To Save Money
If you have never shopped at a thrift store before, then you may have a negative view about these types of stores. However, you shouldn’t! Thrift stores can be a great way to save money (items are usually anywhere from 50% to 90% off!), and you will most likely find several items that you love....
Paying Off Your Home Early
Some people are working hard on paying off their mortgage off early, whereas others are not. How do you decide which is right for you? There is no one-for-all answer when it comes to paying off your mortgage, as there are positives and benefits or both sides. Yes, there are positives of not paying off...
Are You Interested In Dividend Investing?
If you are looking for a way to make some passive income, then dividend investing may be for you. Dividend investing is when you buy a company’s stock that pays dividends. Many large companies have dividend paying stocks, so it’s not like it is a secret or very difficult to find one. According to ABC...
Financial Lessons You Should Teach Your Children
If you have children, then you probably are trying to teach them many lessons. I hope some of those lessons include financial lessons! Here are financial lessons that you should try to teach your children. How to budget. You want to teach your children how to properly budget so that they know how to handle...