I admit, I am slow to change. A big reason is that I take a long time to decide when comparison shopping anything. Not one of my best qualities but it has saved me a few dollars along the way. I didn't get my first smartphone until about 2 years … [Continue reading]
The Infinite Monthly Payment Loop
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I've been told there was once a time where people actually paid for things up front and in full. Cars, houses, education and such were paid for with cash and then utilized to the best of the person's ability. A person or persons simply saved up the … [Continue reading]
Diamonds in the Rough Roundup 3/28/14
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The Sweet 16 is upon us. I hardly watch any college basketball during the regular season, but something about March Madness brings out the college basketball fan in me. Here are some sweet posts I stumbled upon this week: -17 Things That Will … [Continue reading]
Why you need to collect Points and Miles
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I've talked before about some great rewards you can get from credit card spending. I've also talked about the importance of having a great credit score and the benefits one can reap over a lifetime just by having a great score. With these two … [Continue reading]
Diamonds in the Rough Roundup 3/21/14
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It's March Madness time! Already some big upsets with Harvard and Dayton winning yesterday. Here are some winning articles I came across this past week: -A Guide to Freaking Out About Retirement Planning by Green Money Stream: While freaking … [Continue reading]
Financial Commandment #4: Avoid a Paycheck to Paycheck Lifestyle
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Have you ever seen those pictures or videos of people walking on a tightrope between two very tall buildings? All those pictures are from a long time ago and it seems not many people do that as a thrill anymore (I wonder why??). Besides that, they … [Continue reading]
What Baseball can Teach you about your Finances
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There is nothing like the start of the baseball season. Even thought the season seems interminably long, there is something about the anticipation of the Opening Day of baseball games. It means spring is right around the corner. Green … [Continue reading]
An Essential Rewards Credit Card
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I love the world of credit card rewards. I hate the world of credit card debt. Guess which world the credit card companies want us to live in? Many people ask which is the "best" reward card? That is an inherently difficult question because it … [Continue reading]
Diamonds in the Rough Roundup 3/7/14
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Yet another snowstorm for the East Coast but a warm weekend ahead. Here are my picks for the week: -The Ultimate Retirement Account by Mad Fientist: I gave an overview abouts HSA's here. But Mad Fientist gives a new twist on it which shows how … [Continue reading]
4 Smart Ways to Spend your Tax Refund
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Tax season is in the air. TurboTax and H&R Block commercials can be found everywhere, Liberty tax has costumed employees at every street corner, and people all over the country are swimming in tax refund money like Scrooge McDuck. But what to … [Continue reading]
