Start Now for Summer Internships
I know it’s crazy to start talking about summer considering we just celebrated Christmas, but summer is only a few short months away. Along with the warm weather, college students will start working as summer interns. In order to land a great summer internship, you...
Is Investing in Stock Market like Gambling?
The funny thing about the stock market is how we feel about it. When everyone is bullish, the stock market is the single greatest source of wealth creation in the world. When everyone is bearish, Wall Street is a casino controlled by old powerful rich white guys who...
3 Things Every Young Adult Should Do Before Age 30
It’s not every day that someone turns 30, right? In case you’re curious, I’m still years away from turning 30. But, as I get closer, I can’t help but think about where I will be. Not only where I will be, but where my closest friend will be....
Young Adults Need Life Insurance Too
Young adults have their advantages and disadvantages. We’ve talked about this before. We all know this. What we lack in experience, we make up for in ambition, good health and a future full of possibilities. Of course, these are all generalizations. Not every...
How Young Adults Can Save Money on Car Insurance
We all know that young adults struggle with saving money. It must be the curse of young adults to be attracted new cars, fancy gadgets, and trending clothes. Either that or just plain inexperience. In all seriousness, it’s a combination of all these things....
Money Myths: “Late Fees Aren’t the End of the World”
We all know about the evils of credit cards. We know that credit card companies will let you borrow money “free” and then hit you with enormous interest rates that nearly reach the statutory limits of usury. We know that many millions of Americans are trapped in...
APR vs APY: Understanding the Difference
When searching for a loan or savings product, you are quoted with the annual percentage rate (APR) and the annual percentage yield (APY). Many consumers are unaware of which one they should be paying the most attention to. Some even mistake the two for the same thing...
Money Myths: Timing Expensive Replacements
I’ve been at this blogging thing for a long time now. I’ve spent a lot of this time thinking about the Great Money Adventure and what, exactly, separates those who are successful with money from those that are struggling. I’m not talking about obvious things, like how...
Do Americans Spend More Money on Christmas Gifts?
You’ve heard the stereotype before – Americans are spendthrifts. All American children get smart phones on Christmas and no expense is spared on the holiday season. While it is true that Americans spend a great deal of money on Christmas, the gossip around the world...
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.