Aggression: The Necessary Trait for Wealth-Building
How many times have you heard that good things come to those who wait? What about being told that if you just stay positive, you’ll get what you deserve? That’s all well and good — these beliefs are probably necessary to make sure that people can live in harmony. But overall, I’m seeing a trend towards sensitivity and complacency even in personal finance. And that’s not the place for it. Sure, you can create a comfortable lifestyle on the income you earn as a cubicle dweller.... Read the story »
Pricing Cell Phones and Planning for the Future
I admit it: I spent pretty much all of last night drooling over cell phones: the n95, the iPhone and half a dozen shiny new toys. I don’t need to change phones yet, but pretty soon, it looks like I’m going to have to break down and buy something that I can both send email with and fit in my pocket. I’ve held out for quite a while, convincing myself I could do without. And I’m pretty sure that this decision isn’t about giving into my technolust. I’ve checked my... Read the story »
7 Hobbies That Won’t Break The Bank
It seems like our hobbies can quickly become the biggest chunk of our budgets, which, considering our priorities, may not seem like a good plan. But if you’re looking for a hobby that doesn’t require you to break the piggy bank to participate in, you might find a few suggestions here. Cooking. You have to eat, no matter what — so why not enjoy the process of getting food on the table? And if you’ve been eating out or eating prepared foods (like Hot Pockets or Hamburger Helper),... Read the story »
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Personal Finance
Energy efficient appliances seem ideal: not only are they better for the environment because...
The Wall Street Journal’s personal finance columnist, Jonathan Clements, is leaving the...
It seems that many personal finance gurus focus on expounding on the same frugality tips over...
Investing
Whether or not real estate is the path to wealth is a tough question to answer. In her recent...
Money talks. It’s the most powerful way to express an opinion about consumer goods —...
Metaphorically speaking, we’re all on a road to financial freedom; some of us are further...
Entrepreneurship
It’s no news that half the websites you’ll visit in the course of a day’s...
It’s no secret that you can make real money online by blogging. Some of the top 100 money...
If you want to start a business or you already have a business, efficient and consistent product...
Lifestyle
Working My Way Through VacationAs I’m typing this, I’m sitting in an airport waiting for a flight. I’m sorta, kinda on vacation, as you can tell by the fact that I’m working....
The Politics of MoneyMy dad’s told me in the past that he votes Republican because he’s a business man. As a general rule, after all, Republicans are supposed to...
The Real Meaning of CharityWhen I was a kid, my family was very careful to impart a sense of tzedakah — charity — to me. We’re Jewish, though, so our concept of charity...
