Being Financially Savvy is Sexy: The Basics of Investing
Saving money is amazing, but knowing how to invest that money can be more confusing than a small child in a beauty pageant. I always suggest keeping the money you need short-term in a high yield...
View ArticleBuilding Wealth: THIS is Where You Should be Putting Your Money
Last night I had a friend over who needed help figuring out where to put her money now that she was actually making a little bit more. The first thing we did was set up an account on Mint.com so that...
View ArticleCredit Scores for Dummies (and Smart People)
The smart people over at Credit-Land.com created this amazing “infographic” that clearly maps out EVERYTHING you need to know about Credit Scores and how to get yours in shape. A kind of credit scores...
View ArticleThe Easiest Way to Save Money? Make Your Saving Automatic
What is the EASIEST way to save money? Forget about it. Seriously. Just make your saving automatic first. Three things to put on automatic withdrawal to make saving easier: 1. Savings 2. Bills 3....
View ArticleTFM’s 5 Money Rules to Live By in 2013
The only way anyone really saves money is to spend less than you make. It’s a simple equation that many people have a difficult time following. Even when I began making great money, I never changed my...
View ArticleSneaky Credit Card Benefits You Don’t Know About
You purchase extended warranties, you pay a ridiculously high interest rate, and you simply replace things if they get stolen or lost. Sound familiar? I was guilty of all of these – throwing away money...
View ArticlePlease Don’t Do Your Own Taxes: What Tax Prep Service is Best For You
If anyone is into cutting corners to save money, it’s me. There’s no shame in my game, but I’ve learned that there are certain places you should never be cheap – and one of them is when it comes to...
View ArticleHow to Choose the Right Online Bank
My guess is that you are not 70 years old, and you likely already do most of your banking online. If you’re doing that banking with a big bank (you know, the ones with more locations than McDonald’s),...
View ArticleWhy are Women Afraid of Money? How to Get Started With Investing
I really wish that this post was written by me, but today’s post comes from Robert, who founded The College Investor. If you read personal finance blogs, it’s easy to see that many of the women’s...
View Article6 Important Money Questions to Ask Before Getting Married
So you found your soulmate, and you’re so in love that you make other people sick. You say you’ll love this person no matter what, and that’s cute and all, but things can change pretty quick when...
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