Investing Your Emergency Fund – Yeah or Nay?
We all know the importance of having an emergency fund. Should something unexpected happen, we can take the stress that is related to it in terms of finances out of the picture and spend our energy focusing on how to get through the difficult times. But in the...
Why Young Adults Need to Use Credit Cards
Unfortunately, financial advisers have related mixed opinions when it comes to using credit cards. I say unfortunately, because there is nothing to dislike. I got my first credit card when I was 18 and have been using it since then. Not only has it earned me thousands...
Going To College Is More Important Than The College Itself
Here in the US, we have gone from needing to get a college degree to be successful to needing to go to an elite college to be successful. Sadly, this is misinformation that many students (and parents) blindly follow. Below are 4 reasons why it is more important that...
4 First Steps To Starting A Home Based Business
For many people, before they jump into self-employment 100%, they start moonlighting or working on the side while still collecting a steady paycheck. For them, working out of the house for their side job is ideal. It has low start up costs and allows you to easily...
Best Way to Track Your Net Worth
Almost two years ago I started tracking our net worth. I had seen many of my blogging friends track their net worth from month to month, and began to realize how beneficial it is to track. For those of you who aren’t currently tracking your net worth, odds are...
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.