Archive for June, 2006
« Previous EntriesDebt, Spending, and Saving
Wednesday, June 28th, 2006This blog was established for those who are stumbling into the world of personal finance. I know this is a common discovery for men and women in their 20s, but it’s also a common experience for men and women in their 30s, 40s, 50s, and 60s. In each decade of life, the rug can be […]
Friggin Credit Card Debt (Rant)
Thursday, June 22nd, 2006I have come to a point in my life where I despise credit card debt. I vowed last year to stay keep my credit card debt to under a hundred dollars a month. I didn’t mind writing a check to these large corporations for a hundred dollars a month. That’s fine. But, in no […]
Monthly Bills: A Fair Strategy for Couples
Wednesday, June 21st, 2006I think in this age, more and more couples are keeping their finances separate and only combining them for joint expenses. Even though I am in a relationship and we do share monthly expenses, we both make about the same amount of money. However, I was wondering what couples should do if one person makes […]
Free Things to Do in NYC
Wednesday, June 21st, 2006I am heading across the country to New York City next week. I am so excited to see the city and to see friends I can barely contain it. I am a California boy through-and-through, but I try to get to New York at least once a year. There’s something wonderfully energetic and real and […]
I’m Glad I Woke Up
Tuesday, June 20th, 2006If there was one thing I could say to Americans in their 20s and 30s, it would be: WAKE UP! Too many of us are experiencing that lethargy and entitlement that comes with generations of wealth. We expect lives of luxury, even if we just charge it all.
I found this great clip on MSNBC.com. It’s […]
HSBC Direct Savings Account at 4.80%
Tuesday, June 20th, 2006HSBCDirect has increased its APY to 4.80% for savings accounts. Again, I’m in love with online savings accounts. For those of you who don’t have a ton of money to invest, but want to make some money on savings (while still keeping the funds liquid), online savings accounts are such a great alternative to their […]
Goals For Your Budget
Friday, June 16th, 2006If you’ve never developed a budget before, it’s difficult to understand exactly how to attack it. Moving towards understanding where your money goes over the course of a span of a month or two allows you to figure out how to effectively develop a budget. Here are some helpful things to keep in mind.
Track Your […]