Wedding Registry: Gifts or Cash?
Wedding season is in full force right now. If you are planning your marriage or are recently married, congratulations! One of the trickiest parts of the wedding is the wedding registry. Do you ask for gifts or just cash? I’ll walk you through my experience and...
Look At Your Entire Financial Picture
It’s all too easy to get caught up in making the biggest salary we can. It’s one of the ways many of us define success by having a fat paycheck. But all too often, we focus on just one area of our financial lives. This could be the aforementioned big...
Emergency Funds Exist for a Reason
This past week, my wife and I were exposed to the possibility of having to dip into our emergency fund. And while the saver in me HATES the idea of having to spend that money that we worked so hard to save up, the other part of my realizes that this is the very reason...
Quality Trumps Price
This wednesday marks an important day in my life. It’s my 27th birthday… but that’s not why it’s important. Sure, I’ll be sure to celebrate and reflect on how far I’ve come in recent years, both financially and vocationally among...
Things Everyone Should Consider When Getting A Pet
Having a cat or dog around can be a lot of fun. Unfortunately, most of us only look at the fun side of owning a pet: the playtime, the walks, the companionship, etc. – but ignore the not so fun side: the cost of food, vet bills, etc. While I am not out to tell...
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.