How Much Is Enough In Silicon Valley?
Posted on August 6, 2007 - Filed Under Relationships and Money, Net Worth, Financial Planning, Saving, Income, Spending | Leave a Comment
For many Silicon Valley millionaires the sky is the limit. Their neighbors drive six figure cars and live in seven figure houses. Keeping up with the Jones’ in Silicon Valley has become out of control. In this weekend’s NY Times article entitled “In Silicon Valley, Millionaires Who Don’t Feel Rich”, the working class of the small […]
Read More..>>Excellent Personal Finance Blog Post By Liz Weston
Posted on July 25, 2007 - Filed Under Blogging, Financial Planning, Saving, Spending | 1 Comment
Rarely do I find a post on anyone’s blog to dedicate a single post to it. However, after browsing Get Rich Slowly in my RSS reader I came across this post. Liz Weston is writing a guest post for JD discussing whether she follows her own personal finance advice or not. According to Nielsen/NetRatings Liz Weston […]
Read More..>>Cell Phone Banking Is Here
Posted on July 20, 2007 - Filed Under Credit Cards, Financial Apps, Saving, Spending | Leave a Comment
My bank, USAA, has just made available mobile banking so that I can access my account from my cell phone. This is a huge feature that will change the way I do my banking. At a moments notice I can buy a stock, transfer funds, or check my account balance. Many banks are finally offering this […]
Read More..>>NY Times: 101 Simple Meals Ready in 10 Minutes or Less
Posted on July 19, 2007 - Filed Under Saving | 1 Comment
So as I have said before learning to cook can be one of the biggest money savers out there. The NY Times had a great article about summer cooking that highlights 101 simple meals that can be prepared in 10 minutes or less. Use this basic guide to get your through some of the times when […]
Read More..>>HOW TO: Lower Your Auto Insurance
Posted on July 12, 2007 - Filed Under How To, Insurance, Saving | Leave a Comment
Ever since I got my first car at about 17 I have hated paying auto insurance. My insurance rates were really low until I was 21 and got into two accidents in a span of six months. The first accident I hit a small sign when I hydroplaned in the rain doing only minor damage to my […]
Read More..>>HOW TO: Pack A Healthy Lunch for Under $1
Posted on July 7, 2007 - Filed Under How To, Saving, Spending | Leave a Comment
Yesterday morning I had very few options in the refrigerator to pack my lunch for work. I typically bring a portion of leftovers and assemble it the night before as I am putting away dishes from dinner. So without having any leftovers I ended up bringing hard boiled eggs and spinach. While eating lunch I could not help […]
Read More..>>In Debt We Trust Documentary
Posted on July 5, 2007 - Filed Under Credit Cards, Credit Report, Financial Planning, Saving, Spending | Leave a Comment
I recently came across a new consumer debt/personal finance documentary, In Debt We Trust, that Netflix recommended to me after renting Maxed Out. I am unsure of which was produced first but they are very similar in content and structure. Consumer debt in America is a topic that can be discussed and analyzed endlessly in […]
Read More..>>Are “Buy Nothing” Weeks/Months/Years Constructive Exercises Or Short Term Fixes?
Posted on June 29, 2007 - Filed Under Unexpected Expenses, Saving, Spending | 6 Comments
I have seen many blogs and personal finance writers covering people doing a “Buy Nothing” period of time. It is often a week or month long, but I have seen as long as a year. The criteria ranges from insanely strict (no electricity and toliet paper or same dress for a year) to liberal (no spending on […]
Read More..>>Top Six Financial Traps To Avoid
Posted on June 28, 2007 - Filed Under Unexpected Expenses, Financial Planning, Saving, Spending | Leave a Comment
The simplest way to avoid debt is to earn more than you spend. Over time you will create savings and avoid the following financial traps. For most of us controlling expenses is easier said than done, and requires discipline, diligence, and education. But you have to start somewhere, even if it is at the very bottom. Frequently I see […]
Read More..>>Listen To Dave Ramsey For Free
Posted on June 25, 2007 - Filed Under Relationships and Money, Financial Planning, Saving, Spending | Leave a Comment
I recently stumbled across this website that will allow you to listen to Dave Ramsey for free by downloading or streaming. I have found Dave Ramsey show to be entertaining as well as educational.
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