With money tight these days and my expenses higher than they should be, I’ve recently undertaken an effort to be more economical and lower my core costs. These costs include those allocated for housing, transportation, and food. First, I worked to lower my housing costs by refinancing my mortgage, specifically by reducing the terms of… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Personal Finance
Saving Money for the Future? Start Now
There are plenty of reasons why you might want to save money for the future. It could be that you’re saving for a new house or a car. You might want to save up for a fantastic vacation, to send your children to college, to plan for your retirement or simply save for a rainy… Continue Reading
How I Prepare to Meet My Accountant
Up until I got married to The Wife I did my own taxes as they were straightforward! A W2, a few bank accounts, an investment account and my student loans. Then I bought a house and got married…that’s when my tax world became more complicated. The Wife is an independent contractor, and as an independent… Continue Reading
My Route To The Leisure Class
When the phrase “leisure class” comes to mind, most people picture private jets, large mansions, and vast family fortunes. They envision people who hold careers as an investment banker, surgeon, or tax lawyer. In short, the general conception is that the leisure class comprises an exclusive group and reflects an unattainable status. This is patentably… Continue Reading
Maximizing Family Resources to Get College Financial Aid
It’s no secret that paying for college is an incredibly expensive proposition these days. Tuition at private schools has been steadily rising for years, and state financial troubles have now caused public school tuition to skyrocket, as well. No matter how much or how long you save, it often seems as though no amount of… Continue Reading
How I Saved $80 with Sprint and Why You Should Read Personal Finance Blogs
I, like most people, do not check my monthly bills that are on auto pay unless something goes wrong. So I am sure you can imagine my surprise when I was checking out one of the oldest personal finance blogs, My Money Blog, and I learned something about my specific Sprint Bill. In the post… Continue Reading
