Traditionally, the man in a relationship is the “provider,” earning most of the money. What happens to marriage/partner relationships when women earn more than men? One of my favorite books is The Stepford Wives by Ira Levin. It’s short and well written with good pacing and suspense. And it says something profound about gender relationships. The… Continue Reading
Do You Need Identity Protection from Equifax?
Could you get peace of mind with an identity protection product from Equifax or some other credit reporting agency? One of the biggest scares of our modern world is identity theft. There’s so much financial information out there, and your identity is vulnerable. As a result, many people prefer to sign up for identity protection… Continue Reading
5 Things to Look for When Buying a House
Buying a house can be a daunting task. Many people aren’t sure what to look for, and what to avoid. Aside from the obvious questions like, “How many rooms am I going to need?” there are other things to keep an eye out for when searching for a new home. Let’s take a look at… Continue Reading
Why are You Taking that Freelance Job?
Before you say yes to a freelance job, consider the WHY behind your acceptance. Not too long ago, I was offered gig. I quoted my price, and the blog owner came back with a counter-offer that was less than half my rate. I countered his counter in a way that split the difference. He accepted… Continue Reading
Investing Tool: DisclosureNet Helps You Find Company Information
When investing, it helps to know something about the companies you are interested in. DisclosureNet offers an investing tool that can help. Once you start investing in individual stocks, it becomes important to learn more about companies, and the financial foundation on which they are based. When trying to identify value, disclosures can help you… Continue Reading
Digitally Organize Your Finances and Save Money
You can save money when you digitally organize your finances. “When people have clutter in their lives, it leads to late payments and fees, and that can lead to credit problems,” Vera Gibbons tells me. Gibbons is a fellow personal finance journalist based online at VeraGibbons.com. “Financial organization can reduce the clutter.” If you are… Continue Reading
Life After College: Living on a Budget
Graduating from college marks an exciting new chapter in a young person’s life. It is a chance to start your career and apply everything you learned in getting a degree. The change is invigorating, but the responsibility is daunting. For many college graduates, it means no longer living at home with their parents or moving… Continue Reading
Money Blogging Roundup: Better Your Finances
Want to better your finances? Here are some great posts from around the Interwebs that offer you some insight into a better financial future. Adopt the strategies of high earners, or tweak your business model. Make the most of your finances with a little planning: Career Strategies of High Earners at Get Rich Slowly: Do… Continue Reading
QuitTheHit Attempts to Educate Consumers about Credit Unions
The Virginia Credit Union League is looking to encourage consumers to switch to a credit union, and is using the video below to drum up interest: I’m not going to lie; I found it a little…weird. But oddly compelling. And, of course, the idea of a smaller bank or a credit union is appealing to… Continue Reading
How Predictable are Your Shopping Behaviors?
Big data is a big deal, and it turns out that your shopping behaviors can make you a target in a number of ways. Many of us like to think that we are a bit of a mystery. However, as we learn more about the way we are hardwired, and as more information about us… Continue Reading