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....
Tips For Finding A Job In 2015
Back in 2013, I was laid off from my job. It was the first time it ever happened to me and I wasn’t sure how to feel. Part of me was stunned ñ I worked for a very small company and things were great. The other parts of me were scared and excited at the same...
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...
The Importance Of A Will
Recently in the news, there was a story about the family of the late Robin Williams, fighting over his estate. I didn’t get to hear all of the details, but it saddened me that things ended up this way. While a will won’t solve everything ñ and in some...
Low Cost Valentine’s Day Gifts
It’s almost here, the day that businesses created to make money show that special someone you care. Growing up, I remember getting “be mine” valentines from everyone in my class. As I became older, Valentine’s Day turned into a time when I...
Plan Your Future
I am a planner by nature. Everything I do is planned out ahead of time. Luckily though, I can also roll with the punches and change doesn’t require too much effort for me to adapt to, though I couldn’t say that for the younger me. In any case, one area that I love to...
Take Control Of Your Retirement This Year
With a new year, many of us have our sights set on bettering our lives. For some, this includes losing weight and eating healthy while for others, it’s all about getting our finances in order. For those looking to take control of your finances, there are a few simple...
Reaching Your Goals in 2015
It’s that time of year again – time to come up with some goals (or resolutions depending on your preference) to strive for over the course of the new year. Some of you will succeed, but others will unfortunately fail. For those that have fallen short of your goals in...
Our New “Budget” in 2015
As a personal finance blogger, I have failed all of my readers. If this were a religious blog, I’d start out with the bold claim: “I’ve sinned.” You see, I stopped budgeting. When I started this blog some 3 and a half years ago, I was very...
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.