How to Buy a Home in a Seller’s Market
I’ve hinted at it in some recent posts, but the time has finally come to share the big news with all of you. What’s the big news? We’re buying a home! To be more specific, we’re buying a condo. I’ve planned for this moment for over two...
Smart Tips For Black Friday Success
It’s that time of year again when retailers try to lure you into their store and overspend, I mean offer you incredible savings. Yes, it’s Back Friday or in some cases, Black Thursday. While the deals that retailers offer can be a big savings over regular prices, it’s...
The Price Versus Quality Debate
What matters more to you: price or quality? For some, price is the driving factor while others it is the quality. I have had two experiences in the price versus quality debate, one a few years back and another this past week that plant me firmly in the middle of the...
Shopping Around Has Its Benefits
I recently wrote about going suit shopping and not buying the items the salesman offered to me in the upsell. After I bought the suits, I went back home to take inventory of my clothing and to find a few items to get rid of (I have a rule when I buy new clothing, I...
How to Kick Unemployment’s Butt!
Two and a half months ago, my wife left her job for reasons that I can’t discuss. Regardless of the reason, she was left without an offer from another company. It was what led me to write the post titled, “Emergency Funds Exist for a Reason.” It was...
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.