Why the Target Prepaid Card is Awesome

I usually try to stay away from any type of store credit or debit cards.  Even though they offer some decent discounts, they wed you to one store which may not have the best deals all the time.  But all that changed when I laid my eyes on the … [Continue reading]

Diamonds in the Rough Roundup 12/12/14

Has anybody else been listening to the Serial podcast?  I finally gave into the hype a few days ago and it's awesome.  What's even more interesting for me is that the convicted murderer is my age, ethnicity and just lived a few miles from where I … [Continue reading]

When “You Get What You Pay For” Doesn’t Apply

Depending on who you ask, investing can be many different things.  Talk to a young day trader, and investing is a heart wrenching, gut busting and sweat inducing race that never ends.  Ask a guy in his fifties who has been passively investing in his … [Continue reading]

Can You Make the Sacrifice?

One of my favorite documentaries is Pumping Iron, which follows the Mr. Universe and Mr. Olympia bodybuilding competitions during the 1970's.  It famously features a young and hugely muscled Arnold Schwarznegger, who before becoming an action movie … [Continue reading]

Diamonds in the Rough Roundup 11/14/14

Though it hasn't seemed like it on the blog, it's been a busy week of writing for me.  I've been doing some freelancing lately and I'm really enjoying it (Shout out to Cat for her great guidance.)  I would like to keep up with the blog a little more … [Continue reading]

Credit Card Churning and a Free Credit Score

I love samurai movies.  My favorite movie of ALL TIME is The Last Samurai.  I also love the classics like Seven Samurai.  I also really enjoy the fantasy genre.  I can't tell you how many times I have watched Lord of the Rings and how many times I … [Continue reading]

Diamonds in the Rough Roundup 10/31/14

It's been a while since I was able to post a link round up so this is long overdue.  It's been a crazy few weeks with a lot going on at work, hearing about my high school classmate passing away from leukemia and a busy time on the religious calendar … [Continue reading]

We Can’t Take It With Us

While this blog is geared towards helping people do awesome financial things like paying off student loans early, swearing off credit card debt and investing like a boss, it is also my personal blog and I would like to share something personal that … [Continue reading]

Does Student Loan Debt Hurt the Economy?

Student loan debt has the potential to wreak havoc on our finances.  It also seems to be affecting the economy as well.  Read on at Young Finances to find out the details.     … [Continue reading]

My Financial Kryptonite

There are so many ridiculous things people buy in this world which makes them less of a person.  There are people that buy cigarettes regularly every day.  These will burn a hole in your wallet as well as your lungs.  Then there are those who get … [Continue reading]