Making sense out of your dollars...
Despite how crappy the economy is for middle class and lower middle class families, there are still jobs out there calling for qualified men and women to come fill the openings. If you’re a stay at home mom with marketable work skills, you’ve probably been hearing the call for a while (probably since you discovered [...]
Each month we reach out to various financial bloggers to get their take on relevant financial questions. This month we asked, “What three things do you recommend that readers do to start the New Year off right in terms of their finances?” Shane @ Beating Broke 1. Get a credit check-up. If you haven’t gotten [...]
Retirement is something that I am looking forward to.. Hell I’ve been thinking about retiring since I was 9 years old. No lie. In mind I have it all figured out. What’s better than having all the time in the world to do what you want, travel where you want, and basically lounge around if [...]
While many of you have your Christmas shopping completed, I know that some of you haven’t even started yet. You might not have had the time yet, or you might simply be strapped for cash. Fortunately for you, there are loads of ideas out there when it comes to inexpensive Christmas gifts. Check out these [...]
Today we are going to answer a question from a reader. This reader was on twitter and I received the DM asking, “hey Dom! Where do I put my money for a down payment if I am saving for my first home?” Now I could have easily answered the question in a few sentences but [...]
I want to talk about the Big 3. Now, some of you might be thinking LeBron James, Chris Bosh, Dwayne Wade. We’re not talking about that Big 3. We’re talking about your financial Big 3 and the financial Big 3 is a will, a durable power of attorney, as well as an advanced medical directorate. [...]
Doh! I feel like an idiot because unlike the tipping issue, I should have done better research on converting dollars to euros. Fortunately, we did not do too much cash spending on the Europe trip. Instead, we relied heavily on our Capital One Venture Card. I kid you not this credit card is the bees [...]
Part Two If you are reading this article after reading Part One and implementing the ideas written therein, I must say, “Congratulations”! Not only have you just ingested some amazing writing, but you’ve also learned some easy and important ways to stay within a budget, feed your family, and live without the guilt of [...]
If you are not a coffee addict, then this is not the article for you, but if you cannot make it through the day without your coffee fix, then read on. Many people enjoy coffee, and many people claim to need it. People enjoy sampling different flavors from all over the world, and some people [...]
Part One You’ve just logged off your office intranet, gathered up your purse and your leftover lunch from the office fridge, pulled on your coat, and you are now making your way to your car after a long 9 to 10 hour work day. The clock in your five year old minivan says that you [...]
