News

Food Prices Are About To Explode

If you don’t already know, the U.S. is currently in the throes of a massive drought that is being hailed as the…

August 16, 2012

About Me

A Texting Driver Could Have Killed Me

This is totally off the personal finance topic, but I owe you guys a public service announcement.  That photo below is what…

July 30, 2012

Rental Property

No Vacancy For You

I’m kicking one of my tenants out of my house at the end of the month, but that’s a whole different story. …

July 26, 2012

News

What is the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau?

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau just secured its first settlement which it wrestled away from Capital One Bank in the amount of…

July 23, 2012

About Me

I’m Quitting My Job And Retiring by 40

I have writer’s block.  When something is bothering me, it completely stops my ability to write anything at all until I get…

July 19, 2012

Learn Something

5 Easy Steps to Lowering Your Homeowner’s Insurance

Homeowner’s insurance is very important. It’s your safety net in case something bad happens. Although that safety net is needed, you also…

July 10, 2012

YIAC

Rental Property

Before You Rent Your House Infographic

AS you know, I’m just about finished with my new rental property. Whether you’re renting out a home, an apartment in your…

July 3, 2012

News

Almost 30% of Americans Have No Savings

According to our friends over at Bankrate.com, 28% of Americans have no emergency fund, up from 24% in 2011.   The general rule…

June 25, 2012

Learn Something

Teach Your Children About Money Now!

My last four or five articles have been about children and money. Those of you without kids might be annoyed by now…

June 21, 2012

News

Why High School Seniors Are Choosing to Stay Close to Home

It is the dream of many upcoming high school graduates to leave their home and start their own independent life. However, many…

June 15, 2012

Save Money

Getting a College Degree for Free

According to Consumer Reports, the average college student graduates with at least $20,000 in student loan debt. The average student also has…

June 14, 2012

Recipes

Beyond The Food Stamp (SNAP) Challenge: Eating Healthy And Cheap In The Long Term

This is a guest post by Forest from Frugal Zeitgeist. Forest has been eating on a budget for some time now and…

June 1, 2012