June 7th, 2013
Link Roundup: 5 Things College Grads Need to Know About Credit
5 Things College Grads Need to Know About Credit “With many students graduating from college, there are thousands of individuals venturing out into the “real” world for the first time. Graduation often marks the first time that young adults begin to make their own money decisions, and begin to understand the consequences of their financial choices. As graduates begin the next phase of their lives, here are 5 things they need to know about credit:” Financial Highway
5 Ways to Save $50-plus Per Month “Show me a bunch of ways to save $10 per month, and I won’t be too interested. Explain to me how to save $25 a month, and my eyebrows might rise a tad. But if you mention shaving off $50 per month from what I spend, now that gets some attention. Think about it: An extra $50 in your pocket each month comes out to $600 at the end of the year. If you can find five ways to save an extra $50 per month, and your savings rise to a whopping $3,000 per year” Saving Money Today
Stop Asking for Money!: 4 Questions for Managing Charity Exhaustion “… Realizing that I can only control my actions and not the actions of others, here’s a few I ask to make sure that I don’t respond affirmatively to every request for money:” Daily Money Shot
How to Kick Your Bad Money Habits “Although each solution provides positive outcomes, you need to build a better relationship with your finances not just bandage the crack in your piggy bank.” How to Kick Your Bad Money Habits
Staying Afloat Financially in Times of Crisis “While it is easy to keep a budget and save when things go according to plan, injury and illness quickly wreak havoc on even the most well-maintained finances. Medical bills balloon out of control easily. And, if injury or illness is severe enough, time off work may be necessary. If you cannot work to maintain a paycheck as you recover, medical bills and day to day living expenses may grow to an unmanageable amount rapidly.” I’ve Paid for This Twice Already…
7 Tips To Help You Save Energy At Home “As the weather gets hotter and hotter many of us will begin to turn on our fans, air conditioners, and central cooling systems in an attempt to be comfortable. However, this can get extremely expensive and the need to save energy at home will become even more important.” Faithful with a Few
May 10th, 2013
Link Roundup: The Finer Points of Getting Rid of Your Junk for Profit
Funny Money: The Finer Points of Getting Rid of Your Junk for Profit "Since you read awesome personal finance blogs like this one, surely you’re aware of the mystical powers of compound interest. But did you realize that the same principles apply to stuffed animals and squeeze bottles?" Money Under 30
April 19th, 2013
Link Roundup: The Unemployment Diet: How We Cut Our Spending by $1,000 a Month
The Unemployment Diet: How We Cut Our Spending by $1,000 a Month "One Tuesday morning last November my husband called from work and told me to sit down—and not get mad. Whenever a phone call starts that way, you just know it’s not going to end well." Five Cent Nickel
April 12th, 2013
Link Roundup: 16 Smart Things to Do With Your Tax Refund
16 Smart Things to Do With Your Tax Refund "Spring signals the return of warmer weather, blooming flowers and trees, baseball, and more. And for many of you, it's also when your state or federal tax refund will arrive." Consumer Reports
April 5th, 2013
Link Roundup: 9 Crazy Tax Deductions That Actually Worked
9 Crazy Tax Deductions That Actually Worked "There are your common tax deductions and then there are others. The ultimate goal when doing your taxes is trying to minimize the amount of money that you give up to the government and with that in mind some people get pretty creative to say the least." Generation X Finance
March 29th, 2013
Link Roundup: How to Break a Spending Habit
How to Break a Spending Habit "Ever since college, I’ve had a bad spending habit – or an addiction, if you will. In the early years I didn’t see it as an addiction – instead it was something that made my life more valuable. Unlike other people’s bad habits, this one did not ruin my health or cause me to go into debt, but it did cost me thousands of dollars. If I haven’t built up the suspense long enough, my addiction was buying books." 20's Finances
March 22nd, 2013
Link Roundup: 5 Things I Would Tell My Younger Self About Money
5 Things I Would Tell My Younger Self About Money "While I try not to live with a lot of regret – I have found myself (from time to time) wishing I could counsel my former young self about personal finance issues. I have certainly paid my share of “stupid tax” over the years – which have cost me a lot of time and money." Three Thrifty Guys
March 15th, 2013
Link Roundup: Spring Cleaning for Your Wallet
Spring Cleaning for Your Wallet "The spring equinox is approaching, and thousands of people are getting ready to rid themselves of clutter that has piled up over the previous year. While everyone's getting their houses in order, take the time to open the dusty door on the storehouse of your personal finance and credit habits. It might be time for spring cleaning in there too." Money Blue Book
March 1st, 2013
Link Roundup: My Secret Weapon In the Fight Against Grocery Overspending
My Secret Weapon In the Fight Against Grocery Overspending "What am I now doing differently that makes me so confident I’m right on budget? I’ve been using a weapon that we likely all have in our homes. If you have a cell phone you certainly have one of these." Enemy of Debt
February 22nd, 2013
Link Roundup: How Much Do You Really Need?
