Is Owning a Home Worth It? 9 Month Recap
I can’t believe that my wife and I have owned our home for over 9 months now. It wasn’t that long ago that I wrote the post announcing our purchase – or so it seems. Yet, so much has happened in the past 9 months, so much that has kept me busy. In...
Finances And The Single Life: How To Date Frugally
Being single has its ups and downs. On the one hand, you have infinite freedom. You can come and go as you please, without having to check in with anyone (unless you still live with Mom and Dad). You also get to focus 100% of your efforts on yourself and getting ahead...
Are You Cheap or Frugal?
There is a raging debate going on today about the difference of being frugal and simply being cheap. Do you know the difference? Better yet, do you know which category you fall into? While there is nothing wrong with being frugal, being cheap is another issue. Below,...
Should You Buy The Extended Warranty On A New Car?
You know how it goes, you agreed to a sale price and you are in the finance manager’s office. He is trying to sell you everything under the sun. This includes an extended warranty. Before you instinctively say no to this option, you really need to think things through...
Making The Most of Side Income
The path to financial freedom is found in a simple equation: income less spending equals savings. To increase your savings, you can work on either piece of the equation. You can increase your income or you can decrease your spending. Of course, the smartest option is...
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.