Finance 101

Finance 101: How To Choose A Financial Advisor

Things like spending less and earning more are extremely important, which is why those of us who write about this stuff spend…

October 11, 2016

Finance 101

Why I’m Buying My First Home at 35

Here’s a personal confession, I’m 35 years old and I still rent an apartment. I know what you’re thinking, “Isn’t she a…

September 20, 2016

Learn Something

Fun, Family and Finances Money Matters Workshops

On Saturday, September 10th I attending the second in a series of financial workshops being held by the Rainbow PUSH Coalition sponsored…

September 15, 2016

Rental Property

Popular Landlord and Tenant Rental Scams

A few years ago during the big mortgage meltdown, I became a homeowner for the first time.  Although I purchased my first…

September 8, 2016

Learn Something

Should You Coordinate Benefits With Your Spouse?

The short answer to that question is yes.  As long as it’s in your best financial interest as a couple you should…

September 6, 2016

Learn Something

Free In Person Financial Workshops

Since last year, I’ve changed the focus of this site from speaking about my experiences with debt to helping others craft their…

August 30, 2016

Credit Cards

3 Ways to Become Debt Free

If you have debt hanging over your head, what’s stopping you from paying it off?  It’s time to become debt free.  As…

August 23, 2016

Finance 101

Differences Between Taking A Loan Or A Withdrawal From Your 401K

If you've made the mistake of thinking that a 401(k) loan and a hardship withdrawal are exactly the same, boy, are you…

August 22, 2016

Reduce Debt

Four Ways to Save Money and Reduce Debt

Too much debt can lower your credit score and take all your disposable income. However, acquiring certain things in life may require…

August 15, 2016

Save Money

Your Investment Account Savings: From $0 to $10,000

Saving for retirement is a nice thought, although not always put into practice.  Have a look at your investment account savings, is…

August 9, 2016

Get Out of Debt Course

The Debt Snowball and Snowflake Methods

While I was working my way out of debt, I tried just about every method that I heard of to help me…

August 2, 2016

Save Money

How Small 401(k) Contributions Add Up

I had a conversation with my brother the other day that inspired this post. We were talking about my mother’s crazy assertions…

July 29, 2016