Why You Should Be Happy with a Low Interest Savings Rate
The interest rate on savings accounts right now stinks. Even if you use an online bank that typically pays a higher interest rate you are lucky to see 1%. Because of this, I read articles all of the time pushing other avenues that offer a higher interest rate. I am...
How To Get Out Of Paying Taxes
My wife and I just sat down with our accountant this past weekend. For the first time in a few years, we are getting a refund. Most times we owe money to both Federal and State. This post isn’t about the advantages or disadvantages about whether or not you...
The Zen of Shopping: 10 Ways to Quiet Your Impulses
In our materialistic culture, it’s easy to be tempted by the allure of new and exciting products, especially as advertising becomes ever more targeted. Companies know more than ever about our personalities, lifestyles and buying habits, and promote products and...
Why Paying Off Your Mortgage is So Darn Tempting
My wife and I have owned our home for less than 3 months, and I am already tempted to start paying extra money towards our mortgage. Not only that, but we have paid exactly TWO payments. That’s 2 out of 360 total payments, or 1/180th. About half of a percentile....
The Two Minute Routine That Can Save You Money
We all love to save money, and I have found that one trick is by far the easiest and fastest way to save me money. In fact, I would say that this one thing saves me money 95% of the time. What is this super easy, super effective way to save money? It’s simply...
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.