Right now is one of my favorite times of year because I’m an investing nerd. Why? Because it is the time of year when most companies send out their annual reports and ask their shareholders to vote on various issues. Being an “owner” of a publicly traded company (i.e. shareholder), I find going through these statements and […]
Archives for March 2012
9 Questions For Andrew Hallam – The Millionaire Teacher
If you haven’t heard of Andrew Hallam, two thoughts come to mind: You’re probably not Canadian You probably didn’t check your Amazon Recommended Reading in the past few months Andrew Hallam is the Millionaire Teacher – a high school teacher who built a million dollar investment portfolio by the time he was 38 years old. He teaches personal […]
What If You Can’t Pay Your Taxes?
Hopefully you’re about wrapped up with your taxes (they are due in less than 1 month), but you may be worried about paying your tax bill. Owing money to the government can be scary, but here are some suggestions about what you can do if you can’t pay your taxes. On a side note, I’m […]
Arguments and Money: Communication is Key
How many times have you had an argument with a friend, family member, or significant other about money? Most likely, you’ve had your fair share–and you’re not alone. Research has shown that financial burdens impact relationships at all levels of the socioeconomic spectrum and that finances are a prime source of disagreements. So whether you’re […]
How To Prevent Student Loan Default
Defaulting on your student loans is one of the worst financial mistakes you can make. The reason: no matter how hard you try to avoid them, and no matter how many payments you miss, they will still track you down and make you pay them. Whether you have to pay them now through wage garnishment, […]
5 Things To Do After Every Stock Trade
If you invest in the stock market in any way, you have had to place a trade. And doing so can be a lot of work, especially if you spend time researching your picks. Even after you place a trade, though, your work is never fully done. It sounds cliche, but it’s true. Once you […]
Bad Credit Can Become Good Credit
“Bad Credit” It’s such a negative term but lately it’s becoming more and more common. Each individual has their own circumstances and it doesn’t necessarily have to be because of poor money management skills. With the recent economic downfall we have experienced the last several years, more and more Americans are facing this problem. Prepare […]
Ask the Reader: Do You Budget For Your Vacations?
I was talking to a friend yesterday about saving up money for a vacation. He was remarking how he had been saving $100 per month for an entire year to save up for his Vegas Vacation. I was realizing how my wife and I never purposely saved anything for our trips, but if we had […]
The Tangled Web of Money and Emotions
If you had to write “If I only had more [—-], my life would be so much better” on a piece of paper and ask your friends to fill in the blank, what do you think they would say? Chances are most people would write the word ‘money‘. Similarly, if you were to ask people […]
What You Can Learn From This ‘Zen Investor’
This post was written by Meiko Acebo, who writes at Financial Bites. Walter Schloss is the ultimate zen investor. When I say zen investor, I mean his laid-back approach to investing. This is not to say that he didn’t have an outstanding long-term investment record to his name. In case you have missed it, Walter […]
Tax Season and Identity Theft
Tax season is an identity thief’s prime time. The reason? So many people are pulling out their financial documents to fill out their taxes. However, since so much information is being put out there, it is essential that individuals take care to ensure that their identities don’t get stolen. Safety When Filing Online If you’re going to […]
10 Steps College Graduates Must Do For Their Financial Future
If you’re a college student, and you have your eyes on graduating soon, congratulations! However, getting done with college is only the first part. You’re going to have to make a lot of tough financial decisions soon, including where you work, where you live, and more. But, you can set yourself up for a strong financial future now […]
Credit Card Privacy Policies – What Privacy?
Over the last week, I have received three different letters from my credit card and debit card companies – all of them “Updates to Our Privacy Policy”. Just like you may have seen in the news with Google updating their privacy policies, all your credit cards and financial firms maintain privacy policies as well. First, […]
Understanding The Career Choices in Finance
If you’re in college studying finance or accounting (or business, or anything else really), you may wonder what options you have for a career in finance when you graduate. There are a few main career choices in finance, with many many more sub-paths that most people follow. You may think that your only option is […]