People often talk about why banks are a bad place to keep your money. They charge lots of fees and have notoriously bad customer service, but there are benefits and drawbacks to both big banks and local credit unions that are important to consider.
Why Moving to a Credit Union is Not a Bad Idea Read More »
I have some big news in my life. On April 1st, my wonderful girlfriend and I are going to be living together. J is moving in, along with two furry friends, and we are going to start a new home together.
The First Step to Combined Finances – Cohabitation Read More »
If you regularly read travel hacking blogs, you have probably heard the term “churn” used quite a bit. For the uninitiated, a churn is a strategy used to sign up for new credit cards to maximize signup and bonus offers to rack up a huge number of frequent flyer miles and travel points quickly.
Planning My First Credit Card Churn Read More »
We can make plans for side-income and income from hobbies all day, but unless we are self-employed full time, our employer is the source of our primary income. Your employer often gives you a lot more than that. Make sure you are taking full advantage.
Am I Taking Advantage of all the Benefit Plans My Employer Offers? Read More »
Happy birthday to me, happy birthday to me. Happy birthday dear me, happy birthday to me.
Happy Birthday to Me – The Best Birthday Party on a Budget Read More »
A lot happened with my money over the last month. I closed a refinance on my mortgage, I used lots of airline miles, and I bought new individual stocks for the first time in about a year. Here’s how the cookie crumbles.
February 2013 Net Worth and Earnings Update Read More »
