If you read my blog, you know that I am a firm believer in investing in high-end pieces to make the rest of your outfit look expensive, even if it’s from that cheap boutique that you’re kind of embarrassed to shop at. You know, the one where you hide the [...]
My guess is that you are not 70 years old, and you likely already do most of your banking online. If you’re doing that banking with a big bank (you know, the ones with more locations than McDonald’s), you should consider making the switch to an online-only bank who can [...]
If anyone is into cutting corners to save money, it’s me. There’s no shame in my game, but I’ve learned that there are certain places you should never be cheap – and one of them is when it comes to your taxes. I don’t care if you got an A- [...]
You purchase extended warranties, you pay a ridiculously high interest rate, and you simply replace things if they get stolen or lost. Sound familiar? I was guilty of all of these – throwing away money because my shiesty credit card company never really made me aware that these were all things [...]
The only way anyone really saves money is to spend less than you make. It’s a simple equation that many people have a difficult time following. Even when I began making great money, I never changed my spending habits. I could afford to have a car service, yet I always [...]
What is the EASIEST way to save money? Forget about it. Seriously. Just make your saving automatic first. Three things to put on automatic withdrawal to make saving easier: 1. Savings 2. Bills 3. Retirement Automatic Savings I like to think of this as paying yourself first. Decide on a [...]
The smart people over at Credit-Land.com created this amazing “infographic” that clearly maps out EVERYTHING you need to know about Credit Scores and how to get yours in shape. A kind of credit scores for dummies. I had to share. Credit Score Makeover: How to Get a High Score from [...]
