Budgeting Software vs Excel Budget Template
Everyone who has read my blog, seen me speak or read my book already knows my opinion on this debate. But we’re each different in our requirements and abilities. Should …
How To Budget
Learning how to budget is easier than ever. With the personal finance technology that has come out in the past few years, it takes less time to budget than it …
What Is A Budget
Some people think budgeting is a chore for people who don’t have much money. This is completely wrong. Budgeting is for people who want to achieve their financial goals, whether …
Time to Quit
Have you ever felt that it was time to quit something you think you love? I have and although there is this ubiquitous mantra of persistence, there are times when …
The WORST Mistake You Can Make In a Work Email
Also referred to as the complimentary close, the valediction in a letter or email is where one writes, for example, Yours Truly, Take Care, Sincerely, Piss Off or Peace to …
A College Graduation Gift Idea
So you have a child, friend, co-worker, sibling or other relative that is graduating college and going out into the world for the first time. You want to get them …
What Black Friday Taught You
Black Friday has earned itself a dark reputation these past few years and we could sit and watch the Black Friday Death Count increase as proof. More astonishing, in 2013, …
My Wife: From Shopaholic to Budget-Conscious Shopper
In this post written for Mint.com, Jim tells a personal story for everyone that shares a bank account with their significant other: I love my wife. We dated for three …
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The Wealth Effect
Have you ever noticed yourself feeling a little richer when the stock market has a good day? Maybe a big compliment from your boss sends you to Macys to buy …
Why Most Personal Finance Books Won’t Help You
Most personal finance books are like fad diets. They fail because they’re not specifically tailored to what we want and need in the first place. Much like New Year’s resolutions, …