Getting commonsense advice on personal finance is everywhere, and yet, paradoxically, hard to find. Notice I said commonsense and that means without the fluff too. I ran across this article by Kate Ashford on Bundle and thought it a good one to share with you. Living without a net You’ve probably heard the advice: If […]
Start with $10,000 and Retire a Millionaire
By Jonathan Burton, The millionaire next door could be you. All it takes is money and time; it always does. But what this really means is you have to save money over time, and that’s where so many of us struggle. Reaching age 65 with $1 million saved requires strong discipline and sustained effort. You […]
10 Steps to Becoming a Millionaire
By Grant Cardone Most of my life I’ve been obsessed with success and financial freedom. Like you and others, I didn’t come from money and didn’t have a great deal of direction, but I wasn’t going to let that stop me. It turns out millionaires are like everyone else–but they have a lot more money. […]
Solid Financial Tips
By Yvonne Brooks 1. Never give half-hearted gifts. The same will return to you. 2. Giving to others benefit them. However; you always benefit the most. 3. You are not the only one with resources and support to give to others. Someone is always waiting to take your place. 4. Stop looking for a “Thank […]
Should You Buy a New Car?
If you’re looking to buy a car in the very near future, you need to read this article from the Wall St. Journal: Looking for a car or truck? Conventional wisdom says that the smart move is to buy used. Purchasing a brand-new vehicle, it goes, is a big waste of money. After all, a […]
Wealth Creation, Becoming Rich and the Purpose of Life: Stop What You’re Doing and Consider This
By Keelan Cunningham This sounds like a peculiar title for an article. What has Wealth Creation got to do with the purpose of life you might ask? I’m gonna argue that it has a lot to do with it. Wealth Creation at its core signifies the creation of something of extended value. It’s amazing how […]
Tax Advice You Need for 2011 from the Experts
It’s tax time. Whether you wait to the bitter end (being 4/18 this year) to file or as soon as you get your W-2’s, filing taxes can be as joyful as a root canal operation – without anesthesia. Still, to help you along, I’ve collected some articles that might make it easier on you. Read […]
12 money mistakes you’re probably making
You’ll have a much easier time getting ahead if you avoid these financial pitfalls. Yet nearly everyone makes one or more of them. By U.S. News & World ReportThis list is based on the new book “Generation Earn: The Young Professional’s Guide to Spending, Investing and Giving Back,” by U.S. News senior editor Kimberly Palmer. […]
The Law of Compensation
Don’t quit at the top. by Robert Kiyosaki Most of us have heard the saying Winners never quit and quitters never win. Yet, few of us have heard of the law of compensation. I explain the law of compensation like this: Returns are minimal in spite of massive effort at the start, yet returns can […]
Saving Money at an Auction
If you are going to be serious about saving money, then you should really think about getting involved with auctions. I am not talking about Sotheby’s wine auction or the local car dealership’s weekend deal here. I’m talking about government auctions. Government auctions, be it federal, state, or local level, can represent the best “pennies […]
Help for the Long-Term Unemployed
 by Catey Hill (Author Archive) More than six months ago, Naomi Bishop was laid off from her job as a social media strategist when her former employer closed its Seattle office. She’s kept busy with freelance consulting work, but the months without full-time employment are starting to take a toll. “With each passing day, I […]
5 Simple Ways to Save Money in 5 Minutes
By Lora Shinn When you’re already trying to balance work and home, time for the checkbook may come last. But don’t let procrastination take a bite out of your wallet. Stashing cash and cutting expenses are things that are often put off until tomorrow, but why wait to save money? Instead of taking five minutes […]
Your Car Could Be Wrecked by New Corn Oil Ruling
A new EPA decision could lead to engine damage, more pollution, and more dependence on GMO crops.  By Emily Main RODALE NEWS, EMMAUS, PA— The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the agency will permit more corn-based ethanol in certain vehicles. Critics say that the decision will put some consumers’ cars at risk, and […]
Foreclosure fiasco: The latest
By Charles Riley, staff reporterOctober 12, 2010: 6:39 PM ET NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) — Major mortagage servicers are broadening their investigations into the possible mishandling of foreclosures. Ally Financial said Tuesday it has hired outside accounting and legal firms to examine its foreclosure procedures in all 50 states. That effort will not look at individual […]
4 Upgrades That Waste Your Money
by Kimberly Palmer Upgrading your wardrobe and car might sound like a rewarding thing to do. After all, you work hard all day, and you deserve to come home to some luxury during your off-hours. But crunching the numbers shows that these four splurges aren’t worth their additional cost. Here’s why: A Hybrid Car There […]
