Archives for February 2012

How To Make $1,000,000

Last Updated on August 8, 2015 Robert Farrington 30 Comments
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Sorry, this isn’t going to be a get rich quick post, but I do want to show you how you can make $1,000,000 and have that nest egg for when you retire! I’m a firm believer that individuals of most income levels can afford to save and invest to have over $1,000,000 by the time […]

How To Pay For College Without Student Loans or Debt

Last Updated on August 8, 2015 Robert Farrington 14 Comments
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It may seem daunting to be able to pay for school without getting a student loan or going into debt, but it is possible. In fact, many people are able to do it. You just have to be smart about it – which is going to be a great skill beyond just the college years! […]

Last Minute Frugal Valentine’s Day Tips

Last Updated on August 8, 2015 Robert Farrington 9 Comments
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Valentine’s Day is tomorrow, and that means that if you have a significant other, some effort will be required! If you’re on a budget, you may be worried that you have to break the bank to make this day special – but you don’t! There are a lot of frugal ways to make Valentine’s Day […]

Can Debt Hurt a Relationship?

Last Updated on August 8, 2015 Robert Farrington 6 Comments
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I feel like everywhere you turn, debt is abundant. That is sad… However, with that debt comes a person, and that person will eventually form a relationship. That relationship will usually be built around everything but money – love, friendship, shared interests, etc. And when the money piece comes out, will the relationship be jeopardized? Love […]

Supercharging Your Returns with Options Trading

Last Updated on August 8, 2015 Robert Farrington 3 Comments
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If you are looking for a way to boost your current investment returns, option trading could be something you may want to look into. There are a lot of ways that you can use options to leverage your current portfolio, or for a new investment all together. It is important to remember that, although options can be […]

Student Loans: Banks Win, You Lose

Last Updated on August 8, 2015 Robert Farrington 8 Comments
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When you go to your financial aid office to think about getting a student loan, do you think that financial aid officer is working in your best interest? What if you just have to click the mouse three times on a webpage, and suddenly you are approved for $20,000 in student loans? Who do you […]

Preparing To File Your First Tax Return

Last Updated on January 5, 2018 Robert Farrington 3 Comments
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Now that you’re in college and working, it is most likely the first time you’ve had to file your own taxes. Congratulations, that is a huge step forward in life, but it is also annoying to have to give up some of your hard earned cash to Uncle Sam. Here are a few things you […]

Preparing for the Future With Life Insurance

Last Updated on November 18, 2015 Robert Farrington 2 Comments
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When it comes to preparing for the future, you might think you’ve got everything handled with your company-paid life insurance policy and your will. That’s all you need to make sure your family is secure, right? Wrong. A simple will is not the only way or the best way to protect your assets. Having mortgage […]

Groundhog Day and The Stock Market

It’s Goundhog Day, and I feel like I may be in a movie. Anyone remember the movie with Bill Murray? Does anyone remember back in March 2000 – when the tech market was booming and the NASDAQ was over 5,000? People were launching companies and tech IPOs were hot? Then again, in 2007, when the […]

It’s FAFSA Time for Financial Aid 2012

Last Updated on August 8, 2015 Robert Farrington 5 Comments
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If you’re a student looking for potential college aid, or a current student looking for loans and grants, the 2012-2013 FAFSA is now available online. If you’ve never done it before, it is similar to filling out a tax return, but also requests a lot of information from your parents as well. What is the […]