As I sit here looking at the computer screen I draw a blank “what do I want to write about tonight” I think. Nothing seems like a good choice. But I tell myself I should get started anyway. After all, the blog post won’t write itself. I’ve got it in my head that if I type the first few words the rest will come. And
The Top 3 Fears of New Investors
Investing my money in the stock market is something I’ve had on my “to-do” list for years but just recently accomplished. I always made excuses as to why I couldn’t invest: I didn’t have enough money. I didn’t want to lose all of my money. I didn’t know how to get started. Truthfully, I found any excuse I could to keep from getting started. Since I’ve
Link Love 3/21/14
Who’s happy that spring is finally here? I know I am. The weather has actually started to improve over the past few days and my case of cabin fever is starting to subside. I can’t wait to get out of the house this weekend!! It’s gonna be around 5o degrees which should feel like a heat wave compared to what we’re used to. In honor
Pharmacy School Can Be a Financial Nightmare
This article is written by John Quan a pharmacist in San Jose, CA. Students looking to go into pharmacy school might get a nice surprise when they find out how much it costs. Pharmacy school is much lengthier than most traditional degrees. The average degree in pharmacy could cost more than $100,000. What is worse is that most people don’t tell you that when you
Four Fabricated Facts about the IRS
Myths regarding the IRS run the gamut. From the anal-retentive auditor showing up on your porch to the dreaded “don’t ask, don’t tell” approach, it can get quite difficult differentiating the facts from fiction. Rather than getting lost in the delusions, take a moment to get your facts straight. Fiction: All auditors are accountants by trade Fact: A commonly held misconception is that all auditors
How to gamble responsibly
[Article by Dominic Swanson] The importance of ensuring that people are aware of how to gamble in a responsible way has never been greater than it is nowadays, with online casino and bookmakers introducing larger numbers to the pleasures of: poker, roulette, slot machines and betting on sports. It is fairly easy to participate in these activities without any problems, although organisations like the Responsible
Financial Advantages of Being Single
There are many advantages of having joint finances with your spouse: additional income and financial security being a couple of the most important. However, now that I have been on both sides of the fence I’d say there are just as many financial advantages of being single. Here are some of the biggest financial advantages of being on your own. Control Over the Budget When
Questions To Ask Before Choosing A Financial Product
[The following is a guest article] Deciding whether to sign up for a new financial product can be a difficult decision to make, especially if you do not have any prior experience with that particular type of financial product. With new products coming onto the market every week, there are thousands of different products available for you to choose from. If you want to ensure
What Do You Do If You Can’t Make Ends Meet?
You lose your job. You get divorced. You’re sitting under a pile of medical bills and debt. There’s a death in the family. Any of these circumstances can lead you to that point where you just can’t make ends meet. Trust me, I know. I’ve been there before. When I recently saw an ask the readers question on this very topic featured on Get Rich
Link Love 3/14/14
I hope you had a good week! As always, here are some of my favorite posts from the week from other bloggers: MMD talks about Using a Pro for your Blogging or Side Business Taxes. (I feel pretty confident doing mine myself but as my income increases I can definitely see the benefit of handing this task over to a professional.) Kali from Common Sense