Credit Card Debt Drops in 2011
According to a recent article by CNN, consumer credit card debt dropped in 2011 by 11%. With lingering high unemployment, the threat of a double dip, and stagnant wages, it seems a bit...
The 10 Ways to Become Wealthy
I recently finished reading the 10 Roads to Riches by Kenneth Fisher and found it refreshing in the field of personal finance books that often repeat the same mantra. Kenneth's book takes a...
The 5 Lessons a Millionaire Taught Me – Book Review
I recently took a glance over the book The Five Lessons a Millionaire Taught Me by Richard Paul Evans. Within the first couple minutes I gathered that the book was 88 pages of...
Is Now the Best Time to Buy a House?
Is now the best time to buy a house since the great depression? I think so, and after reading through this article I think you may also side on the fact that now...
What’s the Best Way to Invest $1,000?
So you've saved up a grand and want to start making it grow. Is there a best way to invest your $1,000? There are several options, but most depend on how long...
Think long term and try to pay off your mortgage early
Think long term and try to pay off your mortgage early
Being a homeowner has many benefits, but being wed to debt isn’t one of them. Paying the minimum balance on your mortgage will keep...
Some Ideas for Bringing in Extra Money
These days it seems like everyone is trying to find creative ways of bringing in extra cash. Some people are starting small side businesses in the hopes of providing for their family more adequately,...
How to Create a Debt Repayment Worksheet
Creating a debt repayment worksheet is a great way to get all your debts in one place so that you can easily track them and understand what you owe. It's nothing too challenging,...