This post is from our regular contributor, Erin. It sounds funny to say, but I remember turning 21 like it was yesterday. Graduating from college? Yep, seems like yesterday, too. Your 20s are such a great time to treasure. From graduating college, to getting your first job, to getting married, to starting a family, and […]
Read More >>5 Things You Need to Know Before Buying a Used Car
This post is from our regular contributor, Erin. Don’t you just love going through the process of buying a used car? If you’re anything like me, probably not. It can often be overwhelming and time-consuming, especially when you’re trying to research the number of options out there. Be that as it may, buying a used […]
Read More >>5 Friends Who Can Hurt Your Finances
This post is by our regular contributor, Kristi. Variety is the spice of life. Surrounding yourself with people from different backgrounds, belief systems, and practices helps keep your perspective on life fresh and exciting. Having friends of all races, religions, and income levels keeps you grounded, genuine, and open to new ideas. Most of the […]
Read More >>5 Financial Goals Everyone Should Work Towards
Personal finance is called personal finance for a reason: it is largely based on individual situations. You wouldn’t give the same financial advice to a college student as you would someone just a few years away from retirement. With that being said, I do think there are 5 financial goals everyone should work towards. These […]
Read More >>Pushing Past the “Broke” Mentality
This post is by our regular Wednesday contributor, Erin. How many times in your life have you said, “I’m broke,” and actually were broke? How many times have you been broke and not been actively doing anything about it? Chances are, there have been at least a few times. Maybe you’ve felt broke, or you […]
Read More >>Why It’s Financially Important to Avoid Tunnel Vision
Tunnel vision is a term that is synonymous with having a narrow focus. It also means having such an intense focus on something that other things are inevitably blocked out. It’s easy to have tunnel vision without even realizing it. We do it every day, some more than others. Tunnel vision isn’t necessarily a bad […]
Read More >>Tax Nightmare: The IRS Lost My Money!
It’s June and most normal people are done dealing with taxes. They received their tax return a couple months ago and taxes are the last thing on their mind. Yes, that’s how it is for most normal people. I’m not one of them. Today I want to talk about how the IRS lost my money. […]
Read More >>4 Reasons Why Your Credit Score Is Important
Today’s post is from our regular Wednesday contributor, Erin. When’s the last time you stopped to think about your credit score? Or the last time you thought about how your spending habits might be affecting your score? Probably not often. Credit scores seem to get overlooked a lot, especially where young adults are concerned. After […]
Read More >>5 Personal Finance Books on my “To Read” List
I haven’t had much time to read the past few months. Work has been busy and studying for the GMAT and preparing my MBA application has made it nearly impossible to find time for reading books. I take the GMAT in less than two weeks and plan on using some of my freed-up time to […]
Read More >>5 Financial Quotes to Live By
This post is by our regular Wednesday contributor, Erin. Who doesn’t love a good quote? I know I do. It feels great when a quote resonates so much with you, you can’t help but smile and nod along. There’s a reason quotes are so powerful. People love to adopt mantras and live by them. Well, […]
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