Is it Worth TRYING to Beat the Index?
Few things are as alluring as beating Wall Street. Whether you’re a slow-going Buffett fan or a fanatic of in-and-out trading and influence George Soros-style, the idea of beating the market averages over the long term is what any investor wants to do. Beating...
When You’re REALLY Ready to Buy Your First Home
My wife and I have been talking about buying our first home for years now; heck, I’ve been writing about it for years. I know it’s not always the best decision when it comes to running the numbers, but for us, it is. While we have been aggressively saving...
Buying a Used Car: Why Older is Better
This past week, I announced that I got a new job. The job comes with a lot of potential advancement in addition to it being a direct application of my unique skill set. This is not to mention the slight pay increase as well. In many ways, it was a...
What Does My Retirement Plan Look Like?
A few days ago, I wrote about a retirement plan that almost any 20-something can follow. It wasn’t the best plan out there, nor the most aggressive. In fact, far from it. But, it was something that I came up with to help motivate those who are not currently...
Hi, I’m Corey. I’m a husband, college graduate, young adult, and non-profit manager. I enjoy learning new things about personal finance and sharing them with my loyal readers. Join the conversation.