Update on My Recent Financial Goals
Those who have been following this blog for a long time know that I love financial goals. I probably say this over and over again, but it’s true. Sometimes life seems a little boring and in my life, financial goals come to the rescue. They help me stay focused...
Tips to Save Money on Your Wedding Reception
A few months ago I proposed to my girlfriend and now we are in the middle of planning wedding. Well, sort of. We decided to do a destination wedding, so the planning for the ceremony itself isn’t all that complicated. What is complicated is figuring out where to have...
Does Short-Term Investing Ever Pay Off?
It was the prospect of day trading that first brought me to the stock market. The concept of making thousands – or even millions – in a span of weeks completely blew my mind. Day traders who work at the biggest of firms can bring down millions of dollars per year. Who...
How to Handle Friends Who Are Bad With Money
I was out recently with some of my friends and we were talking about going golfing next weekend. Out of the blue our one friend said, “yeah, I can’t go. I don’t have any money.” We’ve all been there before, where an unexpected bill comes along and we need to scrape...
Who Are the Stock Market “Experts”?
Have you ever tuned into Bloomberg or CNBC, only to hear an earful about the market? “I think the S&P 500 is going to 1900!” “No, the S&P 500 is going to 1000!!” Who do you trust? Who should you trust when it comes to the markets? Stock market experts Let’s be...
Why You Need to Enjoy Your Job
About seven months ago, I switched jobs. Since then, my life has changed dramatically, some of which has been noticeable to my most loyal followers on this blog. If you haven’t already noticed, my new jobs has sucked many of my free hours and energy from me,...
5 Benefits to Studying Abroad
Have you ever considered studying abroad for a semester in college? To some, the thought of heading over to Europe for five or six months is terrifying, while to others it sounds right up their ally. Regardless as to what side of the fence you fall on, or even if you...
Stocks to Pay Attention to Right Now
Every share of stock on a public market is a piece of a living business, one which has customers, employees, and a break room hopefully full of delicious goodies. Some of the world’s hottest stocks are those that are doing something different, something game changing....
3 Ways to Further Your Career
When I landed my first job out of college, I was excited that I could do something that I enjoy doing. Before this, my summer jobs were whatever I could find to help me pay for college, which in most cases meant working in hot factory-type jobs. The only thing that...
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.