I’m moving from Santa Barbara to San Francisco in a few weeks, and as I’ve started the process of packing, I’ve noticed just how much stuff I have. For instance, I’ve uncovered: a second-generation iPod that’s been collecting dust. My high school wardrobe that’s been sitting untouched in the corner of my closet for the [...]
A few weeks ago, I shared some tips on how to please the environment and your wallet through greening your home. While conducting research for this post, I came across an interesting article. According to recent reports, products with the Energy Star label may not be as energy efficient as you may think.
Even though the [...]
The Pew Research Center recently released statistics on Generation Yers, also known as “Millenials.” This group of teens and twenty-somethings provided some interesting information to the researchers, especially regarding personal finance and money management.
Here are some of the survey’s findings:
37% are unemployed, but close to 90% say they have enough money or are close to [...]
The economy is starting to look like it’s in better shape these days. Although the unemployment rate is still hovering around 10 percent, almost 300,000 jobs were added in April.
As a recent grad looking to enter the job market, this news looked promising to me. That is, until I read this story about employers running [...]
A few months ago, Ashley put together some tips that helped you saved money on Valentine’s Day. This week, with Mother’s Day right around the corner, I’ll be sharing some frugal gift ideas that will help you give appreciation to the woman-of-the-day while staying within your budget.
Picnic Lunch — Gather together the week’s leftovers and [...]
I’ve shared some of the top personal finance apps for Blackberry, Android, and iPhone. This time, I’ll be focusing on the newest “it” gadget: the iPad. Listed below are some of the top financial apps that will help you track your investments, stick to your budget, find the best deals, and stay organized.
E*Trade Mobile Pro [...]
The stimulus bill has also provided Americans with an incentives to green your home through a number of lucrative tax credits:
Residential Energy Property Credit: The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act has increased the credit rate to 30 percent of the cost to qualifying home improvements and has raised the maximum credit limit to $1500 for [...]
A few weeks ago, I gave a general overview of the health care bill. This time, I’ll be going more in depth as to how health care reform changes that take effect this summer will financially affect the 70 million young Americans known as Generation Y.
What the savings are starting this summer:
1. Under 19 and [...]
I graduated from college a few weeks ago, and since then I have spent the majority of my time refining my resume, drafting cover letters, meeting with employers, and waiting by the phone for job offers. Throughout this exhausting process, I’ve come across a vast expanse of career tips and resources that can help anyone [...]
I was listening to NPR earlier this week, and the show’s topic was centered around a feature article in this month’s Atlantic Magazine. Apparently, Wal-Mart is making the lucrative move into local and organic produce. After hearing the article’s author talk about a blind taste test between Whole Foods and Wal-Mart, I was intrigued. Especially [...]
Whether you’re for it or against it, health care reform is going to happen. After Sunday night’s historic vote in the House, the year-long battle over health care has pretty much come to a close.
Google “compulsive spender” and you’ll discover an overwhelming amount of heart wrenching stories dealing with broken relationships, child neglect, jail time, bankruptcy, and financial ruin.
We often joke about “shop till you drop,” but compulsive spending is serious addiction that should be discussed and addressed. It has been estimated that up to ten percent of Americans [...]
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