This post comes from my buddy Mike over at Credit Card Forum. What do you think about paying a lot for a prestigious card? An interesting look at true rewards vs. status. Status symbols used to be jewelry, clothes, and cars. But now our culture has a new one – the credit card. We can probably…
Contently: Trying to Connect Freelancers with Higher Paying Clients
Sometimes, if you want higher paying work, you need to figure out where to go to get it. Contently might be one of those places. Not too long ago, I found out about Contently, a web site aimed at connecting freelancers with clients looking for high quality work. The idea is is to help freelancers…
Do You Look for Value as an Investor?
No matter what you are investing in, it’s a good idea to look for value. We’re always told to “buy low and sell high” when it comes to investing. What that advice boils down to, however, is simply this: Look for good value. When you are investing, and looking for solid returns, one of the…
Harsh Lessons the Kids in My Neighborhood are Learning about Running a Home Business
Home businesses can be tough to run. Just ask some of the kids in my neighborhood. There are a lot of kids in my neighborhood. A lot. And, of course, their parents want them to learn how to earn and save their money. This means that many children start home businesses. For the enterprising kid,…
Money Blogging Roundup: Financial Success
Are you hoping for financial success? You need to do more than just hope. You need to take action. The following posts can help you get on track, prepare for the future, protect your assets, and build your wealth. Do You Need Employers’ Liability Insurance? at Stupid Cents: If you run your own business, you…
Personal Finance Software: Moneydance
I’m using Moneydance, now that my Quicken 2005 is basically obsolete. A couple of weeks ago, I bought a new iMac for my desktop. With my last iMac, bought four years ago, I easily transferred all my files from the old iMac, bought two years before that. My copy of Quicken 2005, which I love,…
5 Biggest Lies Freelance Clients Could Be Telling You
Before you agree to a freelance job, you should know what you’re getting into. Be aware of the ways that clients try to get more out of you. All of my current clients are awesome. I have no complaints about the people I work with right now. However, the current situation hasn’t always the norm…
6 Ways College Grads Can Save On Their First Apartment
College grads are none the wiser these days with the economy tanking as bad as it is right now, however even if the economy were doing better and even when it picks up, saving is always a topic near and dear to a recent college grad. Money is tight in all corners of the US…
Money Blogging Roundup: Pull Yourself Together
How are your finances? Do you have a plan? Do you know how you could improve your income? Before you despair of being able to take control of your finances, take a step back and see if there is something you can do to take control. A lot of the time, planning — and then…
Starting a Home Business on the Side
This is a guest post from one of my online friends, Mike. I hope you enjoy it. It includes practical insights on what to expect as you start a home business on the side. Many people dream of casting off the shackles of their nine to five jobs and starting their own small business. Most…
