Category: Saving and Investing
17.10.2012
Fun Fund: Saving Money for Entertainment and Travel
You know you need an emergency fund. Personal finance bloggers like me are always writing about how important…
20.09.2012
Long Term Investing Tips and Strategies for Beginners
Concerns about the volatility of the stock market, and the prospect of losses during downturn, have convinced many…
16.09.2012
3 Good Reasons to Take More Risks
Many of us are conditioned to think that all risk is bad. We hear about putting our money…
06.08.2012
Building Income by Investing in Dividends Stocks
Often, when we think about making money through investing, we think about picking the right stock, and then…
21.05.2012
3 Things to Know Before You Invest
It is generally accepted that if you want to be able to grow your wealth more effectively —…
04.03.2010
CD Laddering: The “Frugal” Way to Build an Emergency Fund
The importance of a fully funded emergency fund can’t be overstated. A rainy day fund acts as a…
01.03.2010
Roth IRAs Information for Beginners
If you are new to investing, or even just getting your personal finances in order, chances are good…
18.11.2009
Start a Christmas Savings Accounts with SmartyPig
Christmas is coming quickly, and if your financial habits are like my past financial habits, you’re starting to…
13.11.2009
You Tell Me: Overdraft Opt-In Rule
Yesterday the Federal Reserve enacted a rule, which would make it mandatory that banks allow customers opt-in to…
26.10.2009
How to Move Your Bank Account to Another Bank
Today is the day. Almost two months ago, I declared I would do it. I’m changing banks this…