Is it possible to live in our society without using credit, or is it next to impossible to live outside of that accepted credit scoring framework?
How To Get A Late Fee Waived: Ask Them To Remove It!
Due to a miscommunication with my wife, I neglected to pay our credit card bill. Here’s how we got them to remove the late fee.
Should Parents Help Their Kids Pay For College?
With college costs outpacing inflation, do students of today need their parents help in paying for their schooling?
Myths And Misconceptions About The 529 College Savings Plan
529 plans are a good tax advantaged way to save for college education. What are some myths and misconceptions about 529 college savings plans?
529 Plan Primer: What Are The Best 529 College Savings Plans Available?
There are a lot of 529 education savings plans available these days. Which ones are the best? Which give the lowest fees, best investments and management?
Is It Better To Spend Money On Experiences Or Material Things?
How can we use the money that we’ve earned in a way that maximizes our happiness? Is it better to spend on material things, or on experiences?
Attend College For Free If You Don’t Have A Plan (Or A Passion)
Don’t have a plan for college yet? You might want to take actual university courses for free online to help you find where your passion lies. Here’s where you can take courses online, FREE of charge.
Is College A Good Investment? Maybe.
Conventional wisdom says that having a college degree will mean earning hundreds of thousands more in your working life. But just what is the real ROI for a degree? Is it as much as we’ve been lead to believe?
The Importance Of Figuring Out Your Money Philosophy
It’s important to nail down your money philosophy as soon as you can, because how you view your money matters, and will affect your end results.
Is The Beneficiary Updated On Your Retirement Account? Your Heirs Are Hoping So.
Most people want to leave money for their family. If they don’t update their retirement account beneficiary forms, their heirs may be left with nothing.
FreedomPop Cell Service Now Has Iphone 5 Available: Free Cell Phone Service With Iphone!
Over a year ago I first heard about a revolutionary new service called FreedomPop that offered free mobile internet to their customers, with no strings attached. I was sure it was too good to be true. At the time I was paying $35/month for a mobile hotspot from Virgin Mobile, so i was more than […]
What To Do When You Get An IRS Notice Letter After Filing Your Taxes
Last week I opened my mailbox and found a notice about my taxes from the IRS. What should you do when you get a letter from the IRS?
FeeX Review: Are Fees Killing Your Investment Returns?
FeeX calls themselves the “Robin Hood of Fees”, and their goal is to help people avoid the “tyrrany of unfair fees” in their investments. Here’s a review.
Top 5 Lessons I Learned At FinCon
There were quite a few things I learned at FinCon last year. Here are my top 5 lessons learned .
