Work
The 7 Best Jobs
A couple of weeks ago, I gave your brain and eyeballs the reading of the century millennium, as I treated you all…
February 28, 2013Articles
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Investing
Is Getting Cash For Your Annuity Worth It?
An annuity can be an integral part of your financial planning. This type of investment can help meet your retirement goals by…
February 25, 2013
Partner Posts
Saving On Sports Equipment For Your Kids
Every parent wants their kids to be involved in team sports at least once. Unfortunately not all parents can afford to buy…
February 14, 2013
Save Money
Allocating An Anniversary Budget
Your anniversary is an occasion when you can go back to being a girlfriend and boyfriend, and enjoy each other wholeheartedly. This especially…
February 11, 2013YIAC
Video Pick
Debt Collectors Use Manti Te’o Social Media Tactics
The always funny, always entertaining Dominique Brown, CEO of DNB Financial Planning and the person behind the blog, Your Finances Simplified makes…
February 8, 2013
Investing
Balancing Investments And Savings
You want your money to make more money for you. The best way to make that happen is to save or invest…
February 7, 2013
Work
The 7 Worst Jobs
Some of you reading this have jobs that are awesome. Maybe you’re a bikini inspector, or maybe a taster of delicious desserts.…
February 4, 2013
Learn Something
Americans Are Unprepared for College
I’m constantly writing about education leading some of you to wonder why, especially since this is a debt and frugality blog. I…
January 25, 2013YIAC
Video Pick
Americans Drain Retirement Funds to Pay Debt
As the plan administrator for my company’s 401K I have a window seat into all the activity for our 401K plan. What…
January 16, 2013
News
No Social Security Paper Checks Soon
If you are on Social Security or has a parent on Social Security play close attention: come March 1 the U.S. Treasury…
January 11, 2013
Video Pick
Important Financial Resolutions for the New Year
Do you swear that you’ll improve your finances every year but end the year in a worse financial position? The video below…
January 4, 2013
Save Money
Making Music for Less
Every year, a parent of a new school band member walks into a local music store and learns just how much her…
January 1, 2013