In essence, he is asking, “What should I do with my investment money?” via Should you contribute to your 401(k) if your employer doesn’t match contributions?.
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Do you buy things that disappear or reproduce? That’s the question that first prompted me to think hard about my financial future, way back in the mid-1990s. It came from a radio call-in program years ago when I was an elementary school teacher making $18,000 a year. The host explained how a caller could...
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While Claire made $50,000 a year as a graphic designer for a health insurance company, she knew it was risky putting all her eggs in one basket. via Case Study: How Claire used Craigslist to make $8,000 on the side.
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Marysville, Wash. — Steve Capili had an epiphany at the Lynnwood Library. He discovered he had been applying for jobs with an outdated-style resumé that application screeners won’t notice. “Going to the presentation, at the Lynnwood Library, was one of the smartest things I could have done to get myself back in the...
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Last week, we wrote about the power hogs that hide in your home, trampling all over your wallet while making your carbon footprint way too fat. This week we’ll concentrate on how, going forward, you can combat your energy costs by purchasing Energy Star products. via How Much Money Will You Save With Energy...
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I live in a world in which I am blessed with lots of friends who are writers, but even I — social media maven that I am — would put my writing community at far less than a thousand. Yet a few weeks ago, there I was in Chicago with (according to one estimate)...
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There are two things that matter above all else in car selection these days: Fuel economy, and passenger/cargo space.  Depending on your personal taste, you can then sort the winners based on things like acceleration, ground clearance, color, smell, style, NHTSA safety test results, or other things. But the important thing to note is...
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It’s a sad but common tune: debt threatens to divide or break up an otherwise strong couple that hadn’t set up any financial ground rules. Love and money don’t always go hand in hand, which means it’s crucial to consider the long term repercussions of sharing your life and bank account with another person....
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Handling money is a skill, but it isn’t a skill like talking or walking; your kids won’t pick up good financial habits just because you have them. It’s a skill that must be taught, and you’re the best qualified to teach it to your children. After all, who could care more about their future,...
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So your job sucks. You could resign yourself to a life of dull (or even miserable) days in the office or you could set aside some time and get a better job. Here are ten great tips to help you put together a great application, ace the interview, and ultimately work for a company...
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